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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“Of course, I have a cushion,” he said in the May interview when asked about his father providing the mortgage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
“These lawmakers have an opportunity to support workers by providing financial aid when they see themselves impacted by the raids.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Reynoso said the betting "stimulates many senses" for the animals on top of providing entertainment for an audience giddy with excitement ahead of the world's biggest football bonanza.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
Several Dutch provincial museums have been targeted in recent years because of the difficulty in providing adequate security for culturally significant artefacts.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
A small jazz combo with a bass, a piano, and a drum set providing the "rhythm" background for a trumpet improvising a solo.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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