provide (for)

1
as in to allow (for)
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) the rules provide for emergency situations, spelling out certain exceptions

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2
as in to keep
to pay the living expenses of sufficient income to provide for his ever growing family

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Verb
  • The deceptively simple secret to this prolific output that keeps Caamp (in addition to Sumbuck, his solo side project) awash in deeply personal, bittersweet vignettes?
    Janine Schaults, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
  • Except for what keeps coming up in this most interesting of books.
    John Tamny, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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  • With its affordable pricing, skilled surgeons and cutting-edge methods like FUE and DHI, Turkey is often considered the go-to destination for hair restoration.
    Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
  • This beautiful tropical country was long considered a no-go because of civil unrest and economic instability.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
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  • Arafat would similarly reject peace with Israel, support terrorism, and murder rivals and critics.
    Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
  • The new numbers might be a little confusing at first, especially for the period of overlap where Apple is actively supporting (say) macOS 14, macOS 15, and macOS 26.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 June 2025
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  • Prosecutors said the defendants had marketed gaming operations in the two states and helped internet cafes set and maintain terminals that operated the games, which could be played for credits.
    Ethan Wolin, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2025
  • Recent polling suggests Trump maintains an unexpectedly strong foothold in the Garden State.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
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“Provide (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provide%20%28for%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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