- 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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Olsen: It’s wild to think of just one day providing all this material for the show.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
But what’s compelling about memory is that, despite its cyclical nature, it’s increasingly leveraged to “the secular growth” of hyperscalers providing massive cloud services, Rines told MarketWatch in an interview.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026
The Vulcan system is calibrated using official traffic records and energy consumption data, providing an independent benchmark for measuring vehicle emissions.
From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2026
A US State Department official later added: "We can confirm our visa team in Praia is in close touch with her and providing the needed services."
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
On the far end was a bed piled high with laundry and a fairly extensive desk and computer setup, complete with three monitors that were providing the brightest lights in the room.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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