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
  • Automakers and their suppliers need incentives to invest in robotics and advanced equipment.
    — Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Frasers, which owns Sports Direct, Flannels and Frasers stores, is aggressive and often builds up large stakes in its suppliers, and tries to shake up management and supervisory boards in order to get the best possible trading terms for its stores.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of suppliers
Noun
  • Few people feel affection for insurance companies or hospital bureaucracies that often function less as providers of care than as barriers to it.
    — Scott Levenson, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • This would be the 60th launch from all providers in 2026 from the Space Coast with SpaceX having flown all but seven of those.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of providers
Noun
  • The beloved emporium is filled with more than a dozen purveyors and eateries, including Hog Island Oyster Bar, The Olive Press, and Johnny Doughnuts.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Many tea purveyors advise against leaving sweet tea out at room temperature for more than two hours.
    — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 20 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
  • California is home to dozens of entrepreneurs who have made billions off their companies.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Many entrepreneurs build their fortunes through a single business.
    — Elie Nour, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of entrepreneurs

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