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
Infrastructure Signals As adoption grows, infrastructure providers are drawing investor attention.
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Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The number of private schools participating in the program has also increased by roughly 29% over the previous school year, and other participating providers increased five-fold, according to Smith.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
But when tenants are forced to pay for one provider's service, other providers aren't likely to see much opportunity in entering the building.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
The company also recommended that expecting mothers speak to their health care provider before taking any over-the-counter medications, including acetaminophen, which is also indicated on the product label.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
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Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The number of private schools participating in the program has also increased by roughly 29% over the previous school year, and other participating providers increased five-fold, according to Smith.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
But when tenants are forced to pay for one provider's service, other providers aren't likely to see much opportunity in entering the building.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
The company also recommended that expecting mothers speak to their health care provider before taking any over-the-counter medications, including acetaminophen, which is also indicated on the product label.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provider
Noun
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Some are stockpiling ingredients, while others are frantically seeking alternative suppliers.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program has been active since 2010, compelling more than 8,000 facilities and suppliers in the United States to report their climate pollution every year, and uses the data to help shape rules to reduce the amount of pollution in the air.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lionsgate Studio Film and television producer and distributor Lionsgate Studio could also go higher.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Action dramedy Code 3 opens on 140+ screens from new distributor Aura Entertainment.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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An industry-wide AI certification program ensures that automotive retailers have a means to develop baseline AI skills for all employees.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kanyinsola adds that the grants that are offered by the organization and relationships with retailers have also been highlights of hers.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Provider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provider. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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