- 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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Combining his pace with control is not easy, but Toure has worked hard on providing an end product to go with his acceleration.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Granada city hall closed all municipal buildings except for those providing emergency and essential services as a precaution.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
The NHL is cooperating by providing data to Future Sports, but has not participated in the design of the indexes, according to Volatility Shares.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
“Our deepest condolences go out to the student’s family and friends during this difficult time. We are providing support resources to those affected by this tragedy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Her mother also gave an interview, confirming the story and providing more context.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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