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 Verizon specifically provides a Satellite SOS demo for compatible Android phones. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 The three-on-three league was co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier (Bazzell’s wife) and provides players with an equity stake in addition to their salaries. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Direct experimental evidence This test provides direct experimental evidence that the conductor can handle the forces present inside an operating fusion device. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026 Parton and my mom taught that literacy was key to succeeding — Mami regularly took us to the library, while Dolly created a nonprofit that provides free books to young children, including Spanish-language options. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 EverPass provides commercial venues with access to programming from English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, MLB, NBA, WNBA, NWSL, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, MLS, Formula 1, college football and basketball. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 The main sala, an open pavilion or a shaded resting place, provides unobstructed coastline views. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026 Instead, the watermarking provides statistical evidence that suggests whether AI was involved. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 After a few rounds of showers and storms, high pressure builds in and provides a pair of quieter days. — Rachael Jay, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

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The delicate shape still nods to classic ballet flats, but the slight heel gives everything a little more polish, making the pairing feel less Sunday lunch with your nan and more Copenhagen Fashion Week.

— Georgia Brown, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2026
The deal gives the United States 55% effective output of the new private company, including an ownership stake and rights to buy oil at cost.

— Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

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Liang Wenfeng, founder of startup DeepSeek, delivers the keynote speech during the 10th China Private Equity Golden Bull Awards on August 30, 2019 in Shanghai, China.

— Anniek Bao,Elaine Yu, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
This lightweight formula delivers vibrant (but buildable) payoff that blends like a dream.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026