as in supplier
a person or company that supplies goods or services
There are many things to consider when shopping for a healthcare provider.
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Recent Examples of provider
Review the supplement label with your healthcare provider to discuss any potential interactions with foods, other supplements, and medications.
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Md Published, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
Prices will vary based on location, available discounts, and insurance provider.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Logistics Third-party logistics provider Kenco has named Pal Narayanan chief digital and information officer to succeed the retiring Steve Hitchings.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Too many families struggle to find timely care because of limited provider availability, rising costs, and long travel distances.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
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Md Published, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
Prices will vary based on location, available discounts, and insurance provider.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Logistics Third-party logistics provider Kenco has named Pal Narayanan chief digital and information officer to succeed the retiring Steve Hitchings.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Too many families struggle to find timely care because of limited provider availability, rising costs, and long travel distances.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provider
Noun
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Flock has become one of the nation’s largest suppliers, with tens of thousands of cameras across more than 5,000 cities and counties.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Hermann added that India's energy strategy is fundamentally driven by price considerations and a motivation to not being tied to any one supplier.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Tattle Hitchcok deal, for example, was made for a film that was available for adaptation in the States, meaning no distributor was required.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2026
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But there were also few domestic pick-ups, including of Sundance hit Josephine, a psychological family drama starring Channing Tatum, Gemma Chan and newcomer Mason Reeves, which new domestic distributor Sumerian Pictures acquired in a competitive seven-figure deal.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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Higher tariffs have been one of the forces driving price hikes at retailers, including Home Depot.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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The retailer has absorbed tariff costs in order to keep prices lower for consumers.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Provider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provider. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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