distributors

noun

plural of distributor
as in suppliers

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Recent Examples of distributors Despite the cool reception from distributors, the pair haven’t given up, and still plan on shopping their movie to either a streamer or theatrical distributor. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026 Netflix leads all distributors with 35 total nominations across film and television, while Neon secured an impressive 21 film nominations despite being a smaller distributor. — Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributors
  1. suppliers
  2. providers
  3. purveyors
  4. buyers
  5. entrepreneurs
Noun
  • Bhageria hopes that by starting his search for alternative suppliers now, his company can mitigate potential economic pain down the line.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026
  • But in 2025, the five biggest turbine suppliers by annual installations were, for the first time, all Chinese, according to the Global Wind Energy Council.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of suppliers
Noun
  • Most providers start with a home sleep test as a first screening tool.
    — Lindsay Curtis, HEALTH, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The system helps improve services and is also profitable for providers, creating a win-win situation both for vendors and consumers.
    — Masayuki Oi Japan News, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of providers
Noun
  • Many tea purveyors advise against leaving sweet tea out at room temperature for more than two hours.
    — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Some states have taken action against purveyors of limited-partner policies.
    — Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of purveyors
Noun
  • Trade-in buyers with negative equity financed $11,164 more than the typical new car buyer.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Definition of buyers
Noun
  • Doster is one of many entrepreneurs who have learned the value of participating in pitch competitions and sharing your business idea with potential investors, funders or collaborators.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
  • In Colorado, which didn’t become a state until 1876, there was little public money for infrastructure, and entrepreneurs could pay a few dollars to the local government for the right to build a toll road.
    — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of entrepreneurs

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