as in suppliers
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
BlackRock’s purchases of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) in 2024 and private credit investment manager HPS Investment Partners in 2025, for more than $24 billion in cash and stock combined, catapulted it into the top five global alternatives providers.
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Apple Music is doubling its penalties to content providers who are caught engaging in streaming fraud, the service confirms to The Hollywood Reporter, in a move that the platform’s chief Oliver Schusser says reflect’s Apple Music’s goals of outright ending streaming fraud on the platform.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Private medical providers tend to offer a higher level of care, and many expats are comfortable relying on them for routine and non-emergency needs.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Scores of providers sprang up along a corridor stretching west from the San Gabriel Valley through the San Fernando Valley, which now has the highest concentration of hospices in the nation — an epicenter that sits along Victory Boulevard.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Problem is, hundreds of fraudulent providers remain in business, says Clark.
—William La Jeunesse, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The mission marked the 72nd from all launch service providers on the Space Coast in 2024, tying the record set in 2023.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
But the details of how the change will play out remain unclear, contributing to anxiety, parents and providers told the Statesman.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Loading your audio article The Space Coast set a new record in 2024 with 93 launches from all providers, building off the 72 orbital missions flown in 2023.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Apple Music is doubling its penalties to content providers who are caught engaging in streaming fraud, the service confirms to The Hollywood Reporter, in a move that the platform’s chief Oliver Schusser says reflect’s Apple Music’s goals of outright ending streaming fraud on the platform.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Private medical providers tend to offer a higher level of care, and many expats are comfortable relying on them for routine and non-emergency needs.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Scores of providers sprang up along a corridor stretching west from the San Gabriel Valley through the San Fernando Valley, which now has the highest concentration of hospices in the nation — an epicenter that sits along Victory Boulevard.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Problem is, hundreds of fraudulent providers remain in business, says Clark.
—William La Jeunesse, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The mission marked the 72nd from all launch service providers on the Space Coast in 2024, tying the record set in 2023.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
But the details of how the change will play out remain unclear, contributing to anxiety, parents and providers told the Statesman.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Loading your audio article The Space Coast set a new record in 2024 with 93 launches from all providers, building off the 72 orbital missions flown in 2023.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for providers
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Yet the primary data required for compliance—fiber origin, material composition, chemical inputs—are generated and held upstream by suppliers and processors.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
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Eco effort Sustainability has clearly been considered here—there’s a lack of plastic, and restaurant suppliers are kept local wherever possible—but the hotel could do a better job at communicating its eco credentials to guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Netflix leads all distributors with 35 total nominations across film and television, while Neon secured an impressive 21 film nominations despite being a smaller distributor.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
11 Jan. 2026
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Inflation in British shops rose to the highest level in almost two years as retailers grapple with higher costs, an industry survey found.—
Katie Linsell,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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The agenda includes a full day of educational programming, followed by two days at the exhibit hall for retailers, brands and industry professionals.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Providers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/providers. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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