Thesaurus results for DISTRIBUTORS

distributors

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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

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Noun

Major fossil fuel importers such as Europe and clean technology suppliers like China have a strong stake in that effort.

— Laurence Tubiana, Time, 6 Nov. 2026
Now the company's cloud suppliers also include Amazon, Cerebras, CoreWeave, Google and Oracle.

— Jordan Novet,Seema Mody, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of suppliers

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Choula and her team found that many providers were unaware or unfamiliar with the new Medicare reimbursement codes used to access the benefit.

— Raginee Sudhir Chaurey, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
Small businesses are shuttering and nonprofit service providers are struggling to get paid for their work.

— Ryder Kessler, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of providers

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Also experiencing a surge in demand are purveyors of gravel, wires, and cables.

— Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026
The remarks followed the release of strong quarterly results, with revenue and earnings beating analysts’ expectations despite a 6% downturn in revenue due to pressure squeezing all broadband purveyors.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of purveyors

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From developing a brand identity and connecting with consumers to executing impactful campaigns and navigating expansion, these entrepreneurs will discuss the strategies behind turning a creative vision into a lasting enterprise.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Developers, insurers, utilities, engineers and entrepreneurs invest in infrastructure, develop new technologies and make decisions that shape South Florida’s future.

— Steven Vollmer, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

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