How to Use provide in a Sentence

provide

verb
  • The school provided the band with new uniforms.
  • The school provided new uniforms for the band.
  • The goal is to provide health care to as many people as possible.
  • The contract provides that certain deadlines will be met.
  • The curtains on the windows provide privacy.
  • Coffee and doughnuts will be provided at the meeting.
  • The store provides its customers with excellent service.
  • Workers were provided with gloves for protection.
  • The website provides users with information about local activities.
  • The website provides information about local activities.
  • Perhaps a change of scenery can provide a spark.
    — ABC News, 23 May 2026
  • Stringed lights alone provide such a warm and cozy glow in a backyard.
    — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Kay is the lone person charged — but didn’t provide specifics.
    — Nathan Fenno, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2021
  • Trump didn't provide details but claimed prices will go down.
    — CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Georgia’s new hate crimes law doesn’t provide for a stand-alone hate crime.
    — Time, 29 July 2021
  • Trost will provide depth as the Rams look to the future.
    — Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Police did not provide any footage of the events leading up to this.
    — Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 12 Sep. 2020
  • Maple syrup in the cookie dough and the icing provides a homey warmth.
    — Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Brazzell will provide some dazzle.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
  • And, in case the birds are hungry, the top tier also provides some grub.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
  • All the customers have to do is to provide their email address for a chance to win.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2022
  • Then there’s the fact that fast running provides a great chance to dial in your form.
    — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The school said the cause of death was not known, and didn't provide any other details.
    — Chron, 8 Feb. 2021
  • Few details were provided about the ma.
    — Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
  • But his role has become someone who can provide offense off the bench.
    — oregonlive, 19 Mar. 2021
  • His father taught him that a husband provides, a wife takes care of children.
    — Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The rechargeable battery provides up to six hours of singing time on a single charge.
    — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 22 Oct. 2023
  • That’s what both of our goals are, is to provide more safety for the neighborhood.
    — Samuel O’Neal 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The goal is to provide scholarships to up-and-coming artists.
    — Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com, 30 Sep. 2020
  • Her lawsuit denied the charges but did not provide more details.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2025

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