providence

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1. Divine care or direction, the will of God or the gods; the grace of God; fate or fortune.
2. A number of places named after Divine Providence:

   “Catera Northup, 20, an exotic dancer from Providence, R.I., and Treneishyia Phillips, 27, from Waynesboro, Georgia, recovered from B.B.L.s at at^([sic]) Enchantress.”

   “In Olneyville, behind the historic Atlantic Mills, the Woonasquatucket River Greenway Bike Path connects Providence to Johnston. It features soccer fields, gardens and a pump track along the way.”

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1. (archaic, countable, uncountable)Preparation for the future; good governance; foresight.
2. (countable, uncountable)The careful governance and guidance of God (or another deity, nature, etc.).

   “WHEREAS it is expedient to amend the law relating to the government of Her Majesty’s Navy, whereon, under the good Providence of God, the wealth, safety and strength of the Kingdom so much depend:”

3. (countable, uncountable)A manifestation of divine care or direction; an instance of divine intervention.

   “The idea was that a complete list of fully documented providences should be compiled as a cooperative venture which would cross denominational barriers.”

4. (countable, uncountable)Specifically, the prudent care and management of resources; thriftiness, frugality.

   “His providence in saving for his old age is exemplary.”