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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
The medical providers Cole and Mosley accused denied wrongdoing.
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Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 16 May 2026
Instead of multiple private insurance companies, a single fund collects money (usually through taxes) and pays doctors, hospitals, and other providers for covered care.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Mayes said the inquiry targeted fraudulent sober living homes and treatment providers, described as one of the largest fraud schemes in Arizona history.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
This is why providers may recommend preventive medications before surgery, imaging tests with contrast dye, or even minor procedures.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 15 May 2026
In practice, technology providers that treat product development as a closed process almost invariably drift from the needs of their customers.
—Eilon Reshef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Over the next seven years, the number of pharmacies contracted with 340B providers, nationwide, grew from 1,300 to almost 20,000.
—Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Doctors don’t need to be enrolled as Medicare providers to write a prescription or submit a prior authorization request under this program.
—Jackie Fortiér, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Doctors and other providers formed a new political action committee last year to contest the measure.
—Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 16 May 2026
Instead of multiple private insurance companies, a single fund collects money (usually through taxes) and pays doctors, hospitals, and other providers for covered care.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Mayes said the inquiry targeted fraudulent sober living homes and treatment providers, described as one of the largest fraud schemes in Arizona history.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
This is why providers may recommend preventive medications before surgery, imaging tests with contrast dye, or even minor procedures.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 15 May 2026
In practice, technology providers that treat product development as a closed process almost invariably drift from the needs of their customers.
—Eilon Reshef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Over the next seven years, the number of pharmacies contracted with 340B providers, nationwide, grew from 1,300 to almost 20,000.
—Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Doctors don’t need to be enrolled as Medicare providers to write a prescription or submit a prior authorization request under this program.
—Jackie Fortiér, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Doctors and other providers formed a new political action committee last year to contest the measure.
—Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for providers
Noun
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Although adept at large-volume production, the garment maker is responding to sourcing strategy shifts, as brands seek out faster turnarounds and closer collaboration with their suppliers.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Each store will also emphasize local and regional suppliers alongside national offerings.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 May 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
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Fans come to games and related events and spend money in and around stadiums, at nearby restaurants, bars, hotels, and retailers, all of which boosts the local economy and creates jobs.—
Miceal Chamberlain,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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In the 20th century, many farmers began crossing tomato varieties to create hybrids that looked uniform, resisted disease, and could withstand long-haul shipping to retailers miles away.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2026
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“Providers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/providers. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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