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 When a conjunction is probable, SSA/STC service providers alert the operators involved, who then decide whether to undertake a collision-avoidance maneuver. — David Zamora, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Bloom Energy — Shares are down about 12% after the energy technology solutions provider for data centers reported third-quarter earnings late Thursday. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 Despite heroic efforts to keep crude moving, the Gulf’s reputation as a reliable energy provider has been damaged. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026 And if a physician or another advanced provider certifies a miscarriage, parents may request a miscarriage certificate. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for provider

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Meanwhile, alternative suppliers would need sufficient production capacity to compensate if primary sources became unavailable.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Experts have long warned that floating power deals can leave African governments dependent on costly contracts with foreign suppliers.

— Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of supplier

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Mitchell was particularly impressive as a distributor while Crowe and Bryant flashed their elite scoring ability.

— PJ Green November 3, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026
The brand had entered receivership in June as the founders sought to disentangle themselves from fashion development platform Tomorrow London Group, the brand’s majority shareholder and exclusive distributor since 2019.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of distributor

Noun

See what our favorite retailers have to offer before Thanksgiving arrives.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026
The attack caused temperatures in fridges and freezers to rise sharply, with at least one store reporting temperatures of up to 50°C (122°F) and other retailers discarding food.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026

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