Thesaurus results for PROVIDER

provider

noun

Definition of provider

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 For healthcare providers, this is a lesson on potential sources of bias, Tang said. — Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026 Archer serves as the official air taxi provider for LA28 and Team USA. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026 In fact, subscribers across nearly every major pay TV provider — including recent additions Comcast Xfinity and YouTube TV — can unlock the full ESPN Unlimited tier experience on the ESPN App at no additional cost. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026 As with most home warranty providers, customers do report challenges with claims. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for provider

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Located in West Tennessee, the nearly six-square-mile campus will include electric truck production, battery manufacturing, and a supplier park.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
One North Carolina supplier told the trade press this year that pricing is running high and staying there because growing costs have climbed and the supply just hasn't improved.

— Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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In the original show, Jonny is a powerful member of the Irish mob in London, serving as a soldier and drug distributor for his uncle, Tadgh McGee (Brian Gleeson).

— Joe Otterson, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
The wholesaler-distributor organization won its request in court for a preliminary injunction in the enforcement of the Oregon law earlier this year.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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Forward-looking brands and retailers are drawing up blueprints for the next demographic frontier — the tiniest tots born between 2025 and 2039.

— Faye Brookman, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
The big-box retailer has also benefited from wealthier consumers’ trading down as Americans tighten their budgets.

— Kayla Steinberg, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026

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