- 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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Acquiring Grain Management’s 800 MHz spectrum gives Starlink’s mobile ambitions a major boost, providing the groundwork for cellular networks.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
On a recent visit by the BBC, for example, reporters in the White House press pool were under strict instructions to avoid taking images in unauthorized areas or providing details on the camp's layout.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
The Spanish government earlier this week introduced a series of measures aimed at tackling the crisis, including extending a ban on evictions and providing tax breaks for tenants and small property owners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
The British consulate handles "political, commercial, security and economic interests between the UK and Palestine", according to its website as well as providing consular services to British nationals in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
The grindstone, pestle and mortar were too heavy to take; in any case my daughter-in-law would be providing these.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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