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
Lachlan Murdoch led Fox’s purchase of Tubi, which provides free TV channels and movies for smart televisions, keeping Fox in the streaming game.
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Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The new looks provides up to 12 combinations for game day gear — with gold or white tops, and options for gold, white or black pants, along with gold or white helmets.
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Ajc Sports,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
Operated by New Hope CORPS, the former hotel provides housing and social services to needy seniors.
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Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
The two-year program provides hands-on training and in-person coaching to develop the skills needed to help customers shopping for eyeglasses and contact lenses.
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Casey Mann,
Arkansas Online,
1 July 2026
Prior experience is unnecessary since the DNR provides all the materials and resources.
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Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Credo Technology Credo Technology (CRDO) provides high-speed connectivity solutions for AI data centers.
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Tipranks.com Staff,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Plus, the 100 percent cotton fabric provides cooling comfort and airflow, while remaining luxuriously soft and cozy.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
The Constitution provides that states have the primary control and authority over how elections and voting are conducted.
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Letters To The Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The new looks provides up to 12 combinations for game day gear — with gold or white tops, and options for gold, white or black pants, along with gold or white helmets.
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Ajc Sports,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
Operated by New Hope CORPS, the former hotel provides housing and social services to needy seniors.
—
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
The two-year program provides hands-on training and in-person coaching to develop the skills needed to help customers shopping for eyeglasses and contact lenses.
—
Casey Mann,
Arkansas Online,
1 July 2026
Prior experience is unnecessary since the DNR provides all the materials and resources.
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Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Credo Technology Credo Technology (CRDO) provides high-speed connectivity solutions for AI data centers.
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Tipranks.com Staff,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Plus, the 100 percent cotton fabric provides cooling comfort and airflow, while remaining luxuriously soft and cozy.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
The Constitution provides that states have the primary control and authority over how elections and voting are conducted.
—
Letters To The Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for provides
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Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
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The softened felt gives under his fingers, then holds, each adjustment staying a little longer than the last.
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The agency furnishes those six apartments and provides dishes and other essentials.
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The identification of that fake photo now furnishes an alibi for those who want to deny the real bombing.
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The headphone amp supplies two gain settings, tailoring the amount of amplification applied to the input signal to suit the varying sensitivities of headphones and IEMs.
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Shares of Arm, which supplies technology and designs to other chipmakers, rose 134% in the quarter.
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The jet will fly over the National Mall alongside the Defense Department’s most impressive equipment on Saturday, before the president delivers a speech in what is forecast to be a blistering heat wave.
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Sensate delivers low-frequency vibrations and audio to the chest, marketed around the vagus nerve.
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“Provides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provides. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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