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
It’s been marked by what those providers describe as hostile inspections, interference with clinical decisions and billing rules that can force them to absorb the cost of treating uninsured students with no reimbursement.
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Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The city has started notifying child care providers that already have contracts if they were selected for new seats; additional programs are expected to find out if they were chosen in the coming weeks.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Hybrid cloud platforms built on open standards mean companies can switch providers without starting from scratch.
—Ana Paula Assis, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Healthcare providers diagnose Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) using a combination of clinical signs and genetic testing.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 9 Apr. 2026
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Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The city has started notifying child care providers that already have contracts if they were selected for new seats; additional programs are expected to find out if they were chosen in the coming weeks.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Hybrid cloud platforms built on open standards mean companies can switch providers without starting from scratch.
—Ana Paula Assis, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Healthcare providers diagnose Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) using a combination of clinical signs and genetic testing.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provider
Noun
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This includes craft workers, as well as management staff with Clark Construction, engineering firms, design teams, fabricators and suppliers.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Most mobile and broadband suppliers have raised charges, while Ofwat, the regulator, has permitted water companies to increase bills to fund infrastructure improvements.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Overall, Neon landed the most noms of any film distributor, with 21, while Netflix scored the most TV nominations, with 22.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2026
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But March for Our Lives argues that what the film discusses and how the movie is presented by its distributor are two different stories, and A24 may have missed the mark in starting a bigger conversation.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Contact retailers for questions about products before ordering.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Get clothing alterations, not just on Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack items, but also from other retailers.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Provider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provider. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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