providing (for)

verb

Definition of providing (for)next
present participle of provide (for)
1
as in allowing (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 keeping
to pay the living expenses of sufficient income to provide for his ever growing family

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for providing (for)
  1. keeping
  2. supporting
  3. considering
  4. maintaining
  5. regarding
Verb
  • Pairing the sleeping bag with a sleeping pad adds an extra layer of comfort and insulation, keeping you off the cold, uneven ground; check out the Moxils Ultralight Inflatable Sleeping Pad which is on sale for $25.
    Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Use a basic smartphone holder and a small tripod to prevent any camera shake, keeping your images sharp.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of keeping
Verb
  • In the second, allegations of abuse and supporting testimonies were restricted, and Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of first-degree murder in March 1996.
    Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Yet, supporting female entrepreneurs is just one piece of the puzzle.
    Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of supporting
Verb
  • Maybe so, considering that neuroscience research is increasingly suggesting that joy and positive emotions play a critical role in the health of both human and nonhuman animals.
    Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
  • And both appear to be legitimate contenders, especially Philadelphia, considering its pedigree.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of considering
Verb
  • Launching a redesign requires a balance between elevating product attributes and maintaining brand equity.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Ito, a creature designer, and Yamaoka, a composer, are said to have been crucial in maintaining the mood of the original game.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of maintaining
Verb
  • To see how the fashion industry is faring regarding sustainability, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studios, sat down with Peter Sadera, editor-in-chief, Sourcing Journal, to discuss the positives pushing things forward, as well as the obstacles blocking more progress.
    Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Anyone with information regarding Cody's death is urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit at 713-274-9100 or the Crime Stoppers unit at 713-222-8477.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of regarding
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