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provide (for)

Definition of provide (for)next
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provide (for)
Verb
  • The project blends electric mobility with real-time AI while keeping the driver in control.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
  • But Daniels kept getting hurt this season, managing to start only seven games and getting shut down in December after a series of injuries to his left knee, right hamstring and left elbow.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
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  • If that sounds hyperbolic, consider that Independence offensive coordinator Marlon Barnett has compared Resar to former Penn State tight end Tyler Warren, who was the 14th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
    Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Since the two pieces are such versatile staples, consider this your sign to add similar dress pants and pumps to your own wardrobe.
    Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Invest in fiction written by humans and so support human creativity, vocations, and organic economies?
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
  • The Football Association of Ireland passed the resolution, proposed by Irish club Bohemians, with more than 50% of its delegates supporting it.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Together, these changes help maintain Full Well Capacity despite the tiny pixel size.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Sleek, minimal designs add polish while maintaining an effortless feel.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Provide (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provide%20%28for%29. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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