- 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
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Scientists have now identified the insect responsible, providing an important first step toward protecting crops from the pest.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026
"Homes that were built with public money, and with the aim of providing an affordable and secure path to home ownership, have since been turned into assets," Harris says.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
The prospect of a data-center slowdown looks particularly tricky for Bloom, which has staked its future in providing on-site power generation through fuel cells and other means.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
This gives cemeteries a deeper purpose than providing “socially recognized places to grieve.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
My boxers were not suited for providing structural integrity while I was running around, and I wished I had thought to bring some compression shorts or something.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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