provide (for)

1
as in to allow (for)
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) the rules provide for emergency situations, spelling out certain exceptions

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2
as in to keep
to pay the living expenses of sufficient income to provide for his ever growing family

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  • Unlike some knit caps, these winter beanies are fully lined with a warm, soft fleece fabric that retains heat, keeping your head and ears comfortable and protected on cold travel days.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
  • To protect your hair at night, Kimble recommends using a satin or silk pillowcase, scarf, or bonnet to keep the style intact and prevent frizz.
    Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
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  • Yet, even as Congress mandated considering the environment in policy decisions, the new laws still emphasized the need for development and for collective action in the public interest—as conservation policies had for seven decades.
    Johnathan K Williams / Made by History, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025
  • For families and school leaders, there's a lot to consider.
    Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 30 Jan. 2025
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  • The video showed Nuñez in 2014 urging lawmakers to support the bill, which extended in-state tuition prices to undocumented students who attended high school in Florida.
    Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Speaking of which, a friendly reminder that the L.A. Food Bank remains a great resource to support.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 25 Jan. 2025
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  • Well-hydrated skin can better regulate oil production and maintain a balanced complexion, reducing the likelihood of whiteheads.
    William Truswell, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
  • An optimal 360 strategy enables businesses to maintain personal touch with their customers through consistent, valuable interactions that evolve with their needs.
    Runki Goswami, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Provide (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provide%20%28for%29. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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