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
Review the supplement label with your healthcare provider to discuss any potential interactions with foods, other supplements, and medications.
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Md Published, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
Prices will vary based on location, available discounts, and insurance provider.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Logistics Third-party logistics provider Kenco has named Pal Narayanan chief digital and information officer to succeed the retiring Steve Hitchings.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Too many families struggle to find timely care because of limited provider availability, rising costs, and long travel distances.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
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Md Published, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
Prices will vary based on location, available discounts, and insurance provider.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Logistics Third-party logistics provider Kenco has named Pal Narayanan chief digital and information officer to succeed the retiring Steve Hitchings.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Too many families struggle to find timely care because of limited provider availability, rising costs, and long travel distances.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provider
Noun
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Venezuela - once Cuba's top supplier - effectively stopped sending shipments in mid-December.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Deeping the organization’s understanding of the perspectives and challenges of farmers, suppliers and workers are key.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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FilmSharks acquired world sales rights to the horror pic last November, which TelevisaUnivision distributor Videocine released in Mexico that month.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The distributor has said the film will open on 120-150 screens from May 8, 2026.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Home to 710 stores and vendors, mostly Somali retailers serving Somali patrons, the mall was plastered with anti-ICE posters due to daily raids, according to Sabri.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Amazon just released a bunch of new matching sets that are sure to be a hit come springtime, and most of them are discounted during the retailer’s Presidents Day Sale.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Provider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provider. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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