- present tense form of provide (3rd person singular).
provides
Example Sentences
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If the measurement is higher or lower than “ideal,” the app provides a short blurb about what that could mean, like I could have slept poorly or had too much caffeine.
From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026
NASA’s Low Earth Orbit Program provides reliable access to space while maximizing research and development by partnering with private U.S. companies, including SpaceX, to transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
It also provides direct access to a sandy beach with a wooden staircase situated around the back of the house.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
“The incoming data on domestic inflation and growth, coupled with a global backdrop of higher U.S. rates and commodity prices provides little room to wait,” BofA economists said ahead of the decision.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
This additional layer of complexity—that DNA encodes a protein that allows DNA to replicate—is important because it provides a critical node for regulation.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
