1
as in saving
careful management of material resources
practicing its customary providence, the snowbound family was able to make the meager stores last until help arrived
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as in vision
concern or preparation for the future
had the providence to lay in supplies before the storm hit
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3
as in God
capitalized
the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe
she trusted in Providence to see her through the crisis
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Recent Examples of providence
The attorney general did not respond to the Statesman's questions about the providence and nature of the evidence.
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Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Oct. 2024
Jiangxi and Shandong providences reported refinancing RMB 55.1 billion and RMB 12.9 billion worth of hidden debt, respectively.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Trump’s 90-minute acceptance speech, which quickly moved from providence to policy and jabs at his opponent, President Joe Biden, was almost secular compared to some speakers earlier in the evening.
—Chris Ullery, USA TODAY, 19 July 2024
The concepts of divine intervention and providence have a long record in American history.
—Newt Gingrich, Orlando Sentinel, 21 July 2024
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Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Oct. 2024
Jiangxi and Shandong providences reported refinancing RMB 55.1 billion and RMB 12.9 billion worth of hidden debt, respectively.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Trump’s 90-minute acceptance speech, which quickly moved from providence to policy and jabs at his opponent, President Joe Biden, was almost secular compared to some speakers earlier in the evening.
—Chris Ullery, USA TODAY, 19 July 2024
The concepts of divine intervention and providence have a long record in American history.
—Newt Gingrich, Orlando Sentinel, 21 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for providence
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This strategy can result in cost savings and greater pricing power for those companies.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Contractors forgo healthcare and savings plans, self-manage taxes and upkeep certifications.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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According to Patrick Brady, the director, having a research center rather than a group of independently operating scientists can help guide a long-term vision for research.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The plan is the department's effort to establish a clear vision while seeking community input to create a roadmap for the department over the next five years.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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These updates provide a regular window into how CEOs and other business leaders feel not just about their companies but also about the broader economy.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
26 July 2025
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Measuring What Matters: Human Capital as a Source of Value The agricultural revolution spurred population growth, urbanization, and eventually, modern economies.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Champagne buckets amplify the fancy factor by a thousand—a cold, cushioned bottle of wine demonstrates the sort of forethought that makes a good host a great host.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
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With a bit of forethought, a few pro picnic gadgets and supplies and attention to the little things, your 4th of July picnic can be the highlight of the summer.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In the early 2000s, the Ramona Fire Department notified the then-tenant Touch From Above Ministries, which operated a thrift store there, that overgrown weeds on the property were considered a fire hazard and needed to be removed.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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Lower-income parents spend less and focus on sales, coupons, and thrift stores.—
Naveen Jaggi,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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But other supporters of the former president chose to ask for prudence in negotiations.—
Mauricio Savarese,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Scouting in stealth: Heat scouring for success (if) at No. 20 in NBA draft ASK IRA: Is practicing prudence essential in Heat not mortgaging future in a Durant deal?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Ike Ugbo was signed for £2.5m from Troyes last summer in a deal that bucked the trend of frugality.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
1 July 2025
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We were terrified of his strict rules on frugality....—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Less than 10 years later his prescience is disturbingly spot-on.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Twenty years later, A Day Without a Mexican is having a second life — streaming on Amazon Prime and being referenced all over social media for its eerie prescience.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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“Providence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/providence. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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