provided (for)

verb

Definition of provided (for)next
past tense of provide (for)
1
as in allowed (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 supported
to pay the living expenses of sufficient income to provide for his ever growing family

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provided (for)
  1. supported
  2. considered
  3. kept
  4. anticipated
  5. maintained
Verb
  • This may sound like a tall order, but many brands, businesses and even philanthropies are already working toward this future through the Fashion Climate Fund, created by the Apparel Impact Institute and supported by the Schmidt Family Foundation.
    Lewis Perkins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The article makes one wonder how things in the New World could have been better supported if early seafarers had spent time learning more about the island.
    Smithsonian magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of supported
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  • The Patriots are also expected to interview ex-Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, who is considered a leading candidate for the job.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Jeff Skinner has not enjoyed a strong first half and would have to contribute an enormous final half in order to be considered for another deal.
    Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of considered
Verb
  • The Playoff tripled in size this year, but the committee kept its evaluation process mostly the same.
    Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Rodgers joined the Jets last season and immediately suffered an injury that kept him out of action all year.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of kept
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  • As more tourists are concerned with treading more gently on the earth, sustainability is anticipated to become a bigger consideration.
    Robin Raven, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • For instance, investments exposed to multi-family properties experienced significant value declines when the Fed increased interest rates more rapidly than anticipated.
    Fred Hubler, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of anticipated
Verb
  • Not everyone was on the same page, as some commentators maintained that Lively had behaved rudely to Kjersti Flaa in that infamous interview and had a problematic past.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Supporters maintained that the policy was necessary for public health and safety during the pandemic.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of maintained
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“Provided (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provided%20%28for%29. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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