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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Consider checking with a healthcare provider before making any major dietary changes.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025
This acquisition allows Next Insurance to embed itself as an insurance provider within payroll platforms like Intuit QuickBooks, Gusto, and Square.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Evers made the comments July 7 after touring an Early Head Start provider in Milwaukee to highlight the budget's investments in child care.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025
Always work with a healthcare provider for allergies to help identify the allergen and develop a treatment plan.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 8 July 2025
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025
This acquisition allows Next Insurance to embed itself as an insurance provider within payroll platforms like Intuit QuickBooks, Gusto, and Square.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Evers made the comments July 7 after touring an Early Head Start provider in Milwaukee to highlight the budget's investments in child care.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025
Always work with a healthcare provider for allergies to help identify the allergen and develop a treatment plan.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provider
distributor
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After a nail-biting federal approval process that inspired backlash, Ellison and team have not only secured a legacy distributor, but a trove of content in various stages of production and development.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
26 July 2025
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Following a Fantastic Fest premiere that year, Blair’s film was stalled due to difficulties in securing a distributor.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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“Provider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provider. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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