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
Health care, in fact, has grown to become one of the biggest gig work providers, with a plethora of apps now connecting nurses, technicians, and even doctors to temporary work, just like Uber.
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Tourist arrivals to the city have collapsed, hitting hotels and airlines, and property prices declined in March for the first time since the pandemic, according to data compiled by consulting services provider ValuStrat.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Tune in with an antenna or your cable provider.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The ship’s outstanding food menu, led by chef Victor Bodero, sources most ingredients from local Galápagos providers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Tourist arrivals to the city have collapsed, hitting hotels and airlines, and property prices declined in March for the first time since the pandemic, according to data compiled by consulting services provider ValuStrat.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Tune in with an antenna or your cable provider.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The ship’s outstanding food menu, led by chef Victor Bodero, sources most ingredients from local Galápagos providers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provider
Noun
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Few, aside from the largest suppliers, can afford air conditioning.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Three weeks after the war started, suppliers in China notified Aleni Brands that getting the materials already was costing them 10% to 15% more, Chief Executive Ricardo Venegas said.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Apple, which spent millions of dollars per episode, financed the production as the distributor.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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This list of questions to ask before trusting a distributor with your work is an intelligent reflection of today’s marketplace realities.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Across the country, retailers and low-income Americans are facing complex new rules overhauling what millions of people can buy with food stamps.—
Rachel Roubein,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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New Sauce The star of Knocked Up, Neighbors, and The Studio just launched a new partnership with the famed Italian-American brand Carbone, which has expanded in recent years beyond its iconic New York City restaurant roots to offer jarred versions of its sauces at retailers nationwide.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Provider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provider. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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