- 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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Banks are providing a roughly $10 billion project-finance package for the site’s construction, people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Kelly made a rapid start at Arsenal in the second half of the 2024-25 season, scoring twice and providing five assists, and helping the club win a second Women's Champions League title.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
In a sign of progress, Spain's interior ministry said it would end evacuation orders for 13 municipalities on Tuesday afternoon, without providing details of how many people were covered.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
“We’re not going to be able to keep providing these services indefinitely,” Maceri said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
When you walk on the ground, your feet are pushing against the floor, providing the force to drive you forward.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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