provided (for)

past tense of provide (for)
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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)
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • At the time, details of the proposal were being kept under wraps.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Alli Jo refuted that everyone hated Carolina, claiming that Carolina kept to herself and did not interact with the majority of the women.
    Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • James Blake, the tournament director, had anticipated the situation.
    Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • At the same time, a flood of cheap Chinese imports accelerated the trend toward deindustrialization in the United States—and did so at a rate that few, if any, fully anticipated.
    Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The Ferrari driver maintained the lead on the opening lap and steadily built a gap, trying to break the DRS window to the Red Bull driver on his tail.
    Luke Smith, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Hamilton maintained his lead throughout the 19-lap sprint race and defended the position from Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen, who lost the second spot to Piastri after his front tires began to wear out significantly.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Provided (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provided%20%28for%29. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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