providing
Americanconjunction
conjunction
Commonly Confused
See provided.
Related Words
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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Connecticut is poised to become the third state offering a tax credit for caregivers, recognizing the financial costs that come with the burden of providing care to a family member.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
The aircraft use advanced sensors to "intercept and analyse signals across the electromagnetic spectrum, providing real-time strategic and tactical intelligence", according to the RAF website.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
So far, though, economic data has been solid, providing space for yields to keep rising.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Other than providing contact information for the people on his list, Milgrom says the estate was hands-off throughout the process.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Yet he wasn’t providing for us, but only lashing out at us more and more.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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