provides (for)

verb

Definition of provides (for)next
present tense third-person singular of provide (for)
1
as in allows (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 keeps
to pay the living expenses of sufficient income to provide for his ever growing family

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  1. keeps
  2. supports
  3. considers
  4. maintains
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  • This reusable, insulated tumbler keeps her drinks hot for hours—and comes with a secure lid to help keep them contained.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The fridge keeps 18 wine bottles and 56 cans of beverages at ideal storage conditions.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of keeps
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  • By embracing these technologies thoughtfully and strategically while underpinning them with robust and future-proofed networks, campuses can create a connected and dynamic environment that supports the academic and personal growth of their students.
    Brendan O’Reilly, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The small-government group the Arizona Free Enterprise Club supports the measure.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of supports
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  • The process begins with that concept stage when Dahlgren said the line reviews what worked well on previous ships and considers the broader state of the industry.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
  • With 99% of counties nationwide affected by flooding since 1996, FEMA considers floods the most common and costly natural disasters in the country.
    Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of considers
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  • Test The Redesign With A Focus Group Ensure the new design maintains brand equity.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • That alteration, the NBA maintains, substantively changed Amazon’s term.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of maintains
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