Thesaurus results for DISTRIBUTOR

distributor

noun

Definition of distributor

as in supplier

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Recent Examples of distributor That led her to build a company that became the nation's second-largest distributor of tanning beds. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026 One was a regional distributor of garbage trucks, street sweepers, and sewer suckers for municipalities. — Eric Zwick, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026 In another, a local industry expert, influencer or distributor may be far more influential. — Guy Bar, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Canada’s Heated Rivalry distributor Sphere Abacus has bought digital seller Rocket Rights/Rights Booster, renaming it Rocket Booster. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for distributor

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As a result of this extensive audit, Prada terminated its relationship with 222 suppliers for allegations of worker abuse, which included excessive work hours and workers sleeping inside the factory.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Some savvy businesses used multiple AI agents to reach out to suppliers and negotiate contracts on behalf of humans.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of supplier

Noun

The Maternal Life360 program aligns with Mercy's mission by bringing together healthcare providers, community organizations and state partners to connect families with resources and support during pregnancy and the postpartum period, Tolbert said.

— Jada Robison, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Article 55 of the AI Act requires providers of general-purpose AI models deemed to pose systemic risk to report serious incidents to the AI Office within 15 days, and the most severe incidents within two days.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of provider

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And Mersan & Tümkalıp, another machinery purveyor, is reputedly negotiating assistance deals to retroactively modernize damaged production lines that idled during the war years.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
At the end of the day, treat yourself to a seaside tipple at Mystic’s waterfront bar Red 36 or dinner at The Shipwright’s Daughter, which offers seasonal fare from local purveyors.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of purveyor

Noun

Its Amazon reviews are just as positive, with just a few purchaser complaining about its weight.

— Chris McMullen, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026
As the largest institutional purchaser of firearms in the United States, governments have tremendous power to shape the market.

— Kris Brown, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

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