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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To avoid this scam, consumers are advised to first contact your health insurance provider directly to verify the legitimacy of any messages before sharing personal, financial, or health care information.
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Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 8 July 2025
Your provider will aim to figure out what's triggering your symptoms—and what kind of regimen will work best for your needs.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 8 July 2025
Here are some questions to consider: Does your hospital have the resources and providers to support your ideal birthing experience?
—Advertorial, Oc Register, 7 July 2025
Fubo has agreed to pay $3.4 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that accused the sports-streaming service provider of unlawfully distributing customers' personally identifiable information (PII) without their consent.
—ArsTechnica, 7 July 2025
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Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 8 July 2025
Your provider will aim to figure out what's triggering your symptoms—and what kind of regimen will work best for your needs.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 8 July 2025
Here are some questions to consider: Does your hospital have the resources and providers to support your ideal birthing experience?
—Advertorial, Oc Register, 7 July 2025
Fubo has agreed to pay $3.4 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that accused the sports-streaming service provider of unlawfully distributing customers' personally identifiable information (PII) without their consent.
—ArsTechnica, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provider
distributor
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Gavi is the most prominent procurer and distributor of vaccines to children across the globe.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Studios with a deal for FilmRise, a leading indie distributor of digital streaming content.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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“Provider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provider. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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