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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Broadband lobby groups asked the Trump administration to block state laws that require Internet service providers to offer cheap plans to people with low incomes.
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ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
Market intelligence data provider IDC forecasts just 0.6% year-on-year growth for global smartphone sales in 2025 due to high uncertainty, tariff volatility, and other macroeconomic challenges, such as inflation and unemployment in many regions.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 May 2025
Many school districts pay private providers to educate students with special needs.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2025
For men between the ages of 55 and 69, the task force recommends talking to their health care providers about their preferences before deciding whether to get a PSA test.
—Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 21 May 2025
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ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
Market intelligence data provider IDC forecasts just 0.6% year-on-year growth for global smartphone sales in 2025 due to high uncertainty, tariff volatility, and other macroeconomic challenges, such as inflation and unemployment in many regions.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 May 2025
Many school districts pay private providers to educate students with special needs.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2025
For men between the ages of 55 and 69, the task force recommends talking to their health care providers about their preferences before deciding whether to get a PSA test.
—Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provider
distributor
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Bailey said the comparison between average gas prices in Colorado and other states did not take into account things such as taxes and other fees that Colorado places on suppliers and distributors, which eventually end up in the prices consumers pay.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
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The Tribeca Creators Market will take place from June 9 to 11, and connect rising filmmakers and content creators with industry executives, financiers, and distributors to foster the production of indie projects.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 June 2025
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“Provider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provider. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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