PROVIDES Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

provides

verb

present tense third-person singular of provide

as in gives

to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption this luxury hotel provides all the comforts of home to well-heeled vacationers

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Recent Examples of provides Instead, the brunt of the impact will fall on other agencies within DHS, a sprawling department that includes the Transportation Security Administration, which provides airport security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Coast Guard. —

Riley Beggin, Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026 Mecklenburg County provides a significant amount of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ funding, as voted on annually by county commissioners. —

Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026 Instead of focusing on partisan and divisive issues, our leaders should focus on improving access to affordable healthcare, ensuring the state provides our children a quality public education and protecting the rights of workers. —

Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026 The leaf shutter in the lens has a range from bulb to 1/500th of a second and is controlled via a mechanical film advance lever built around brass gears and mechanisms that provides a tactile experience. —

New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026 Established in that pivotal year of 2018, the non-profit provides entry-level training for women in directing, screenwriting, production, and post-production, alongside financial support and mentorship. —

Ben Croll, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026 If all six cities were to leave the agency, its service area, funding and the services DART provides North Texas would reduce significantly. —

Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026 Here is a selection of data points that provides a glance at Cincinnati. —

David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Feb. 2026 Delivering nicely for consumers, the iX provides a great experience in ride quality, exterior aesthetics, interior comfort and overall power. —

Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026

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That gives Takaichi a clear path to deliver on her agenda over the coming years – until the next election in 2027.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The speech and debate clause, under Article 1, Section 6, of the Constitution, gives these members immunity from liability for defamation when reading the list of names aloud in court.

— Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026