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
Budget includes limited tax increases The budget aims to increase state revenues by billions of dollars by reforming a tax on healthcare providers, imposing a sales tax for certain software products and limiting tax breaks on large corporations.
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CBS News,
30 June 2026
The inclusion of these and other holistic practices suggests that treatment providers are recognizing that recovery is rarely sustained through willpower alone.
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Kaitlyn Gomez,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
The mission marked the 72nd from all launch service providers on the Space Coast in 2024, tying the record set in 2023.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
The question is whether specialized legal technology providers can maintain meaningful differentiation when the largest technology companies in the world have decided that legal services are strategically important.
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Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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CBS News,
30 June 2026
The inclusion of these and other holistic practices suggests that treatment providers are recognizing that recovery is rarely sustained through willpower alone.
—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
The mission marked the 72nd from all launch service providers on the Space Coast in 2024, tying the record set in 2023.
—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
The question is whether specialized legal technology providers can maintain meaningful differentiation when the largest technology companies in the world have decided that legal services are strategically important.
—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for provider
Recent Examples of Synonyms for provider
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For that reason, executive travel remains essential for driving high-stakes deals forward, securing major partnerships, connecting with suppliers, and building trust through face-to-face interactions.
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What’s not clear is whether the department will eventually use its muscle to coerce builders, suppliers, and property owners into upgrading their sheds and fielding them more sparingly.
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The distributor, which is led by co-presidents Jeff Sackman and Berry Meyerowitz, already holds North American rights and released the action thriller there on June 19.
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The indie distributor earlier picked up the North American rights to the action thriller and released the pic domestically from June 19.
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While the online retailer is serving up some excellent K-beauty deals—up to 40% off markdowns—our beauty editors are most excited about Medicube deals.
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From manufacturers and farmers to retailers and exporters, businesses across the country benefit when goods move reliably through a modern, unconstrained network.
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“Provider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provider. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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