as in to give
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 provide
The winger, who had been out with injury since December, provided several dangerous crosses for his side as Arsenal continued to pile on the pressure.
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Gas still provides a massive 43% of electricity across the country, and as a result, the US accounted for 57% of the global growth in gas generation worldwide last year.
—New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2025
Most of its services are provided in person, either at centers and schools or in-home.
—Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
The Mac Studio is designed for professional use in more demanding applications, using the higher-tier M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips to provide workstation-grade performance.
—PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Gas still provides a massive 43% of electricity across the country, and as a result, the US accounted for 57% of the global growth in gas generation worldwide last year.
—New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2025
Most of its services are provided in person, either at centers and schools or in-home.
—Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
The Mac Studio is designed for professional use in more demanding applications, using the higher-tier M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips to provide workstation-grade performance.
—PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provide
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Some journalists who cover the Capitol have given Thune the nickname Hot Grandpa.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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The scholarships will be given based on the community service, grade point average and financial need of the applicant.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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In South Australia, solar, wind and batteries supply about 75% of the state’s electricity, and the goal is 100% by 2027.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Tending the garden: Canada supplies nearly 10% of the U.S. nitrogen fertilizer needs, accounting for 25% of nitrogen fertilizer imports.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2025
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Church volunteers, who were accustomed to helping furnish and decorate apartments for new arrivals, now had to help prevent evictions.—
Amy Yurkanin,
ProPublica,
15 Apr. 2025
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For those starting from scratch who are looking to furnish a full patio, snag the matching two-piece set that comes with a three-person sofa and coffee table for 64 percent off, as well as a three-piece version that’s 64 percent off.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Alongside industry leaders like Chris O’Hara of Stunts Unlimited, Leitch delivered several presentations to the Academy, ultimately leading to the Board of Governors’ vote of approval earlier this week.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The House narrowly voted to approve the GOP budget blueprint Thursday by a vote of 216-214, delivering a major victory for President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Provide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provide. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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