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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“Staying in the emerging-market index will keep Indonesian stocks in global investment mandates, preventing a further wave of foreign capital outflows and providing a much-needed confidence boost,” Gavekal’s Miller and Sikand said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
The sprawling compound also benefits from a full-property security system, providing privacy and peace of mind.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
Aston Villa want a pacy winger, a striker, a midfielder and a right-back capable of providing cover for Ezri Konsa at centre-back.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
She’s not opposed, she said, to all online platforms providing care, but says it’s essential to be getting consistent support from someone who can put together a treatment plan and be there throughout the process.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
We were committed to providing services, housing, job training, life skills, counseling, and anything else people coming out of prison needed to succeed.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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