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provisioner

noun

Definition of provisionernext
as in provider

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Recent Examples of provisioner Meanwhile, on the dock, Zoë overhears the provisioners say something about being paid to keep quiet. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2025 The discovery report recorded that the top drawer of the desk contains the provisioner’s ledger and the captain’s expedition journal, but the Danish team who found the ship were pessimistic about the likelihood of the books surviving the tow. — Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025 In addition to funding battles, that money bankrolled corrupt administrators, private contractors, and opportunistic provisioners who collectively moved people west on the cheap and then pocketed the profits. — Caitlin Fitz, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2020 The early prosperity of New England was largely based on its role as provisioner for black slave plantation islands such as Jamaica and Barbados. — Howard W. French, Washington Post, 14 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for provisioner
  1. provider
  2. supplier
  3. distributor
  4. purveyor
  5. purchaser
  6. entrepreneur
  7. buyer
Noun
  • Some Tennessee lawmakers went further, proposing to prohibit providers from administering mRNA vaccines altogether.
    — Sally C. Pipes, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • In recent years, FTC officials have filed similar cases against more than a half-dozen telehealth companies, including online therapy provider BetterHelp and pharmacy discount service GoodRx.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of provider
Noun
  • Ukraine and Russia are both major global suppliers of wheat, barley, sunflower oil and other food that developing nations rely on.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Miami String also makes its own cellos and basses at a workshop in Romania, a longtime supplier that Winters took over after the owners ran into financial trouble, and imports them into the United States.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of supplier
Noun
  • The Group recently announced a partnership with journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan as the producer and distributor of his new Creator Economy venture.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Both Meade and Pike will work with distributor Wild Thring Media on new commissioning opportunities, co-productions and global potential of WildBear’s content.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of distributor
Noun
  • More than 75 food and beverage purveyors and 45 wineries, breweries, and distilleries participate.
    — Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Some states have taken action against purveyors of limited-partner policies.
    — Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of purveyor
Noun
  • Its Amazon reviews are just as positive, with just a few purchaser complaining about its weight.
    — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • As the largest institutional purchaser of firearms in the United States, governments have tremendous power to shape the market.
    — Kris Brown, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of purchaser
Noun
  • The pastor’s warning haunts the book, as, over the course of nearly 80 years, the Baeks move countries, have children, and become entrepreneurs, all while enduring brutal discrimination.
    — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The film is backed by India’s National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and British-South African entrepreneur Richard Murray.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of entrepreneur
Noun
  • The home must be the buyer’s primary residence, and rentals will not be allowed.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Fowle told ARTnews that the profile of the whisky buyer has also shifted.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of buyer

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“Provisioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisioner. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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