PROVIDES Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

provides

verb

present tense third-person singular of provide

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 Amphibious skis help the motorcycle remain above the water’s surface, while the front ski provides directional control during the crossing. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026 Through that partnership, UWG will work with the department and the center to develop an apprenticeship model that provides credit for prior learning and expands mentoring and support for new teachers. — Eric Stirgus, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Leadership should know where efficiency creates competitive advantage and where redundancy provides valuable protection. — Erik Clarke, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Membership provides access to Costco online shopping and more than 500 warehouses nationwide. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026 The program also provides support for five Moroccan short films in post-production—four fiction and one documentary—selected from among 24 submissions. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026 The space provides direct access to a wet bar and the backyard swimming pool. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 19 Oct. 2026 The Dangote refinery in Lagos, which started supplying fuel in Nigeria two years ago, provides about 70% of Nigeria’s domestic fuel needs. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation provides educational resources and certifies qualified providers. — Gary M. Mars, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

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The collagen-rich mixture gives the noodles their slippery texture, which Orlando complements with smoked chili, sunflower-seed miso, and fermented chili cream.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
BetMGM is offering new users a promo code of FOXNEWS, which gives them up to $1,500 in bonuses if their first bet loses.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of gives

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Maybe no scene better embodies Lee’s exquisite communion with his characters than his last one, which supplies them with a hint of grace.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The Water Authority supplies water to a population of more than 432,000 people in 15 South Central Connecticut municipalities.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of supplies

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Chinese automakers’ gains in Britain show how quickly consumers will consider a new competitor when the product delivers.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Through its subsidiaries and global centers of excellence, Elbit Systems delivers proven naval capabilities supporting missions ranging from coastal security to blue-water operations, as per the release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026