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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Today, however, many companies still do not fully understand how their AI usage connects to broader sustainability commitments, and clearer communication between AI providers, enterprise buyers, and sustainability teams is still missing.
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Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Borkowski says the first step is naming what’s happening and finding a provider who will actually listen.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Standard encryption permits internet service providers to access users' private material if needed.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Comparisons with records from her cell phone provider suggested that numerous text messages around the time of Eric’s death had been deleted from the device.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026
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Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Borkowski says the first step is naming what’s happening and finding a provider who will actually listen.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Standard encryption permits internet service providers to access users' private material if needed.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Comparisons with records from her cell phone provider suggested that numerous text messages around the time of Eric’s death had been deleted from the device.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provider
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On Wednesday, the two fashion industry bodies unveiled a joint ESG harmonization framework aimed at supporting suppliers and preparing brands for coming European regulatory requirements.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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Instability in several of the world’s most important energy suppliers illustrates how quickly geopolitical crises can ripple through global markets.—
Yu Jie,
Time,
13 May 2026
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Then the country’s primary distributor of print books to public libraries went bankrupt after nearly 200 years, dissolving early this year.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Rather than relying on traditional advertising or mainstream media coverage — often lacking for the films and subjects the distributor wants to highlight, Watermelon deploys WhatsApp groups, local community leaders and social media influencers to drive audiences to cinemas.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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The retailer argued that O’Neill combines deep brand expertise with operational discipline and pointed to her role in building Nike’s women’s division into a multibillion-dollar business.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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But some of the retailers that ultimately replaced the general store have some features in common with their main street predecessors.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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“Provider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provider. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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