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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
Introducing uncertainty into energy rates, financing and grid management threatens existing employers and discourages future investment — particularly for manufacturers, clean tech firms, health care providers and small businesses already struggling with high costs.
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Chris Cate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
During high risk weather events like Santa Ana winds, utility providers may initiate Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) to reduce the risk of wildfire ignition.
—Cox Communications, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
They were remembered as fathers, sons and providers whose absence continues to shape their families’ lives.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Some experts in the gender-affirming care space said studies have found gender-affirming care is generally safe and that youth with gender dysphoria are typically evaluated, diagnosed and treated based on an individual assessment by qualified providers.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Both spray or gel allow providers the flexibility to change doses without changing the prescription.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Allina Health operates 12 hospital campuses, more than 60 primary care clinics, 20 urgent care centers and over 100 specialty sites across Minnesota and western Wisconsin, employing about 27,000 people, including 6,800 providers.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
The panel recommends to the CDC which vaccines to include in child and adult immunization schedules – the standard that health providers use across the US.
—Professor David R. Hill, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Mayor Mamdani and the City Council, as well as our partners in Albany, have an opportunity to commit the resources needed to stabilize and strengthen arts education across the public schools, including long-term support for the nonprofit providers schools rely on.
—Gale Brewer, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Chris Cate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
During high risk weather events like Santa Ana winds, utility providers may initiate Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) to reduce the risk of wildfire ignition.
—Cox Communications, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
They were remembered as fathers, sons and providers whose absence continues to shape their families’ lives.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Some experts in the gender-affirming care space said studies have found gender-affirming care is generally safe and that youth with gender dysphoria are typically evaluated, diagnosed and treated based on an individual assessment by qualified providers.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Both spray or gel allow providers the flexibility to change doses without changing the prescription.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Allina Health operates 12 hospital campuses, more than 60 primary care clinics, 20 urgent care centers and over 100 specialty sites across Minnesota and western Wisconsin, employing about 27,000 people, including 6,800 providers.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
The panel recommends to the CDC which vaccines to include in child and adult immunization schedules – the standard that health providers use across the US.
—Professor David R. Hill, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Mayor Mamdani and the City Council, as well as our partners in Albany, have an opportunity to commit the resources needed to stabilize and strengthen arts education across the public schools, including long-term support for the nonprofit providers schools rely on.
—Gale Brewer, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for providers
Noun
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Ghana, which aims to begin building a nuclear plant in 2027, is in the market for foreign suppliers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Elon Musk is pressuring suppliers to speed up his plans for a $25 billion semiconductor manufacturing plant in Texas.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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The attorneys issued a consumer alert Tuesday reminding parents, along with manufacturers, retailers and users about state laws on the sale and use of the bikes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued an emergency rule Tuesday to extend the period for retailers to sell E-15 gas.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Providers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/providers. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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