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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 providers
For child care providers who offer pre-K programming, ESAs are an opportunity to help stabilize a sector that’s been competing with public schools for enrollment of these students.
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Lina Ruiz
september 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Watts said the child welfare agency also will maintain collaboration with public health officials, law enforcement and treatment providers to prevent tragedies connected to fentanyl and other drugs.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
The reform would authorize the review board, also known as CLERB, to investigate actions taken by medical and mental health providers in the event of an in-custody death — an area of jail operations that has long remained outside of civilian review.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
But providers say too many young people still aren’t getting help until their problems are severe, and some early indicators suggest the mental health of Colorado’s younger population could be taking another turn for the worse.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Jones points out that healthcare providers also use a risk calculator to estimate a person's individual risk of heart disease, as part of a treatment plan.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Health policy experts say these moves could hamper care and leave safety net hospitals, clinics and other providers financially vulnerable.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
The free service line connects callers with service providers across the state.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Sep. 2025
The order prevents city departments and personnel from enforcing the laws of outside jurisdictions that impose criminal penalties against providers offering medical intervention to transgender patients.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2025
Lina Ruiz
september 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Watts said the child welfare agency also will maintain collaboration with public health officials, law enforcement and treatment providers to prevent tragedies connected to fentanyl and other drugs.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
The reform would authorize the review board, also known as CLERB, to investigate actions taken by medical and mental health providers in the event of an in-custody death — an area of jail operations that has long remained outside of civilian review.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
But providers say too many young people still aren’t getting help until their problems are severe, and some early indicators suggest the mental health of Colorado’s younger population could be taking another turn for the worse.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Jones points out that healthcare providers also use a risk calculator to estimate a person's individual risk of heart disease, as part of a treatment plan.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Health policy experts say these moves could hamper care and leave safety net hospitals, clinics and other providers financially vulnerable.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
The free service line connects callers with service providers across the state.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Sep. 2025
The order prevents city departments and personnel from enforcing the laws of outside jurisdictions that impose criminal penalties against providers offering medical intervention to transgender patients.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for providers
Noun
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Local tour operator VeniVidiParis works exclusively with Parisian guides and local suppliers, ensuring that every journey directly supports families and neighborhood businesses.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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To avoid this, purchase seed garlic from reliable suppliers.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With second-quarter earnings in the rearview, American brands and retailers have now had a moment to take stock of the impact of ever-shifting tariff policies on their balance sheets and bottom lines.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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The tariff situation is weighing heavily on the strategies of fashion companies this fall, along with sourcing diversification, price hikes, receiving timely payments from retailers, and direct-to-consumer growth.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Providers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/providers. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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