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
Under House Bill 26-1246, the power provider wouldn’t be regulated by the PUC but would have to meet local, state and federal regulations.
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Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
For women in some regions, the barrier is not finding the right provider.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Electrical safety Report downed utility poles immediately to local officials or your electricity provider.
—Brandi D. Addison, Des Moines Register, 26 Mar. 2026
As a participating Lifeline provider, AirTalk Wireless operates within the program framework while shaping how enrollment is experienced at the provider level.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
For women in some regions, the barrier is not finding the right provider.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Electrical safety Report downed utility poles immediately to local officials or your electricity provider.
—Brandi D. Addison, Des Moines Register, 26 Mar. 2026
As a participating Lifeline provider, AirTalk Wireless operates within the program framework while shaping how enrollment is experienced at the provider level.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provider
Noun
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Sustainability is a huge focus here, and executive chef Eliano Crespi visited 30 different British farms to select his suppliers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Nike offered another example of a brand that relies on audits to monitor suppliers’ compliance with its code of conduct, the analysis noted.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
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After the screening and Q&A, Donatich addressed the situation with financially distressed distributor Row K, which refused delivery of the film, which had been scheduled for May 15 release.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
29 Mar. 2026
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Roy said the series was originally on track for an American distributor — until restrictions on the show’s creative direction became a dealbreaker.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast Traveler may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Texas retailers will no longer be allowed to sell most smokable hemp products.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Provider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provider. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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