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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Altruist, founded in 2018, is an upstart competitor to Charles Schwab and Fidelity Investments in providing custodial and administrative work to independent financial advisers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
The entire federal government is scaling back on providing services to the public.
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026
Savinho joined City from French side Troyes in a £30.8m deal in 2024 and has made 84 appearances for the club in total, scoring seven goals and providing 16 assists.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The moves aren’t the same as a bailout, he said, but it’s along the lines of providing support.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
His money went largely toward books, which to him were like sacred objects, providing ballast for his mind.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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