1
as in saving
careful management of material resources
practicing its customary providence, the snowbound family was able to make the meager stores last until help arrived
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2
as in vision
concern or preparation for the future
had the providence to lay in supplies before the storm hit
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3
as in God
capitalized
the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe
she trusted in Providence to see her through the crisis
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Recent Examples of providence
There is a way forward, however, that was recently proposed by the theologian Matt Jantzen in his study on the doctrine of providence (i.e., how Christians think about God’s relationship to history).
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B.g. White, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2025
Everything is either a complete accident or divine providence, the movie suggests.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 7 Feb. 2025
The attorney general did not respond to the Statesman's questions about the providence and nature of the evidence.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Oct. 2024
Jiangxi and Shandong providences reported refinancing RMB 55.1 billion and RMB 12.9 billion worth of hidden debt, respectively.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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B.g. White, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2025
Everything is either a complete accident or divine providence, the movie suggests.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 7 Feb. 2025
The attorney general did not respond to the Statesman's questions about the providence and nature of the evidence.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Oct. 2024
Jiangxi and Shandong providences reported refinancing RMB 55.1 billion and RMB 12.9 billion worth of hidden debt, respectively.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for providence
Noun
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Social Security benefits don’t run out, but savings can.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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For example studies by PWC and Experian showed more efficient budgeting with around 20% savings.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These vision correction devices now support diverse eye health needs and lifestyles.—
Malana VanTyler,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Such extensive reuse is a core part of SpaceX's vision to make spaceflight cheaper and more efficient.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The trust economy of small business exits Selling a small business is not like selling a car.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The first Monday in September celebrates the American labor movement and the millions of workers who contribute to the US economy.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Because platform engineering is a significant change, an additional degree of forethought is sure to go along way.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Not everyone has the forethought to be so prepared.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Aaron Connelly, 38, a designer and avid furniture collector, spotted the iconic marble-top table at his local thrift store.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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For people used to selling art, the cuts represented a paradox of thrift that hurt their over-all results.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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The scene serves as a powerful example of prudence, which is often misunderstood, as the team faces the challenging decision of how to save and manage the energy needed to bring the module back.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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This is emblematic of transit leaders’ lack of fiscal prudence.—
Micky Horstman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Others think the frugality signals economic skittishness.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
11 Aug. 2025
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While sales will contribute to the balancing of the books, they haven’t necessarily been required so far, with Liverpool boasting plenty of wiggle room due to past frugality.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Sometimes Maron’s specials have been the result of pure prescience, like End Times Fun, a record of sweeping global paranoia that happened to be released March 10, 2020.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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Less than 10 years later his prescience is disturbingly spot-on.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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“Providence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/providence. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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