- present participle of provide.
providing
Americanconjunction
conjunction
Commonly Confused
See provided.
Synonym Usage
See if.
Etymology
Origin of providing
First recorded in 1375–1425, providing is from the late Middle English word provydyng. See provide, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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Charter is the industry leader, providing Spectrum internet, phone and cable TV packages for Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Nonfarm payrolls data for July will be watched especially closely for clues to the Federal Reserve’s rate plotting path, as Chairman Kevin Warsh pivots the Fed away from providing forward guidance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
What England has been exceptionally good at is providing the environment in which elite talents become global stars.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Aarthi Swaminathan listed four types of home renovations and how their costs could be lowered, while providing a guide on how to put your dollars to best use while preparing a house for sale.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
I felt more determined to recruit staff and obtain resources to meet the growing challenges of providing legal assistance to condemned people.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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