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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"The transaction aims at providing new funding and stability to the OL Group amid severe financial difficulties," EFG added.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
Straus said that Mino is currently providing certain peptides that remain in regulatory limbo in about half a dozen states.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
About 45% of Americans providing unpaid eldercare are men, according to data released last year by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
Working with national tennis federations, the programme develops coaches while providing the connections and confidence needed to push them forward.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
“It makes sense why the cucos haven’t been attacking as often as they normally do. If Mr. Dimblewit was providing food at a set location, then there was no need for them to hunt.”
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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