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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According to the NHS, there is no cure for FND but it is treatable providing you adapt your life as much as possible to manage it.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
In January, he signed a preliminary agreement with China, providing for the import of electric vehicles to Canada.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
Amazon and other online marketplaces created a boom for drop-shippers to mark up products without providing any further value to customers.
From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026
In contrast, the new study reveals a biological pathway that the body naturally uses to control liver inflammation, providing additional clues that could help guide the development of future treatments.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
With so many summer travelers expected, the Long Island Rail Road had just announced that it was providing additional service for the three-hour train trip from Penn Station in Manhattan to Amagansett.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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