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 Pips-out is more of a defensive rubber that provides more speed and power but has less spin on hits. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 This next generation of talent provides an in for luxury brands who are keen to generate loyalty and sales, not just celebrity fervor, through their Korean brand ambassadors. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026 The bottom line The July inflation report provides another indication that the sharp price pressures seen earlier this year may be easing, and that could ultimately create a more favorable backdrop for mortgage rates. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 This network of local fishermen and volunteers provides daily visual monitoring of the surrounding waters. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026 Now a new study by Bruno and her colleagues that was published in Neurology on Wednesday provides another clue to the possible link between menopause and dementia. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026 Direct exposure to field operations provides context that dashboards cannot fully capture. — Adam Povlitz, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Even still, having investments compound from such a young age provides valuable time for money to grow. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026 In addition to offering a wide selection of prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses from popular brands, LensCrafters also provides comprehensive eye exams at many locations. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for provides

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Armstrong gives the Chiefs a tall target among a shorter group, and his potential as a red zone blocker should only help his case to make the 53-man roster.

— Jesse Newell, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
The relaxed fit gives it a cool, chameleon-like quality that works for everything from city strolls to upscale dinners.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of gives

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Two of the power plant’s eight turbines are now producing electricity again, Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar said via social media on Monday, offering some relief to a facility that supplies nearly half the country’s electricity.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
Nvidia supplies the computing platform; the investors decide what to fund.

— Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of supplies

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The lightweight formula delivers airy lift at the roots without sacrificing softness.

— Iman Balagam, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
With caffeine, vitamin E, and glycerin to hydrate and brighten, the formula delivers buildable coverage with the second-skin finish that made the Luminous Silk line famous.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026