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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
With this information, employers can steer employees to the best-value providers, remedy overbilling by intermediaries, and design affordable health plans with lower premiums.
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Jordan Bruneau, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
In November 2024, Councilmembers Monica Rodriguez and Bob Blumenfield introduced a motion calling for the city to explore bypassing LAHSA and contracting directly with service providers, citing concerns about fragmentation and accountability.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Over 40 Illinois municipalities have since adopted these harmful policies, while many simultaneously fought to prevent social service providers from helping people survive and transition out of homelessness.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The goal of the mobile unit is to bring lifelike training health care providers in rural areas who might not be able to make it to the simulation lab at Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Health care providers must improve cultural competency and recognize how this disease presents in Black patients.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
To help combat this issue, some health care providers recommend potassium supplements.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
For service providers, the situation is hard to see.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 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
Jordan Bruneau, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
In November 2024, Councilmembers Monica Rodriguez and Bob Blumenfield introduced a motion calling for the city to explore bypassing LAHSA and contracting directly with service providers, citing concerns about fragmentation and accountability.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Over 40 Illinois municipalities have since adopted these harmful policies, while many simultaneously fought to prevent social service providers from helping people survive and transition out of homelessness.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The goal of the mobile unit is to bring lifelike training health care providers in rural areas who might not be able to make it to the simulation lab at Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Health care providers must improve cultural competency and recognize how this disease presents in Black patients.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
To help combat this issue, some health care providers recommend potassium supplements.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
For service providers, the situation is hard to see.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for providers
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Without credible, long-term demand, suppliers cannot invest.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Rooting-in-the-community was also important; 80 per cent of the workforce live nearby, furniture and artwork have been handcrafted by similarly eco-minded artisans, and ingredients are sourced, with a Crete-first, Greek-second mindset, from ethical, predominantly local farmers and suppliers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 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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Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Federal Trade Commission has studied surveillance pricing methods since 2024, and found retailers often used people’s personal information to set individualized pricing information.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Providers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/providers. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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