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Recent Examples of provisioner
In less of a gray area, Sandy acts decisively and switches provisioners.
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Emma Soren, Vulture, 17 June 2024
The menu also features house-made pasta and paninis highlighting local provisioners.
—Caroline Eubanks, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Jan. 2023
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
Emma Soren, Vulture, 17 June 2024
The menu also features house-made pasta and paninis highlighting local provisioners.
—Caroline Eubanks, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Jan. 2023
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
Noun
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Other countries like Russia, China and Syria limit access to VPNs and what VPN providers can operate in their countries.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The other half of pediatric vaccines are purchased by the federal government, then distributed to providers across the country through the Vaccines for Children Program to support the immunization of children whose families can’t otherwise afford it.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Supply chain pains Raj Kandola from the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce said that suppliers and companies further down the chain are most vulnerable to the knock-on effects of the shutdown.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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After 3 1/2 years of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, European countries like this one — Kyiv's backers and military suppliers — are nervous the Kremlin could bring the conflict their way.—
Teri Schultz,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The indie distributor also believes Johnson will remain in the awards mix.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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Newsweek contacted Walmart and distributor Guanito for comment outside of regular working hours.—
News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Brooklinen is another formerly D2C bedding purveyor that has started selling goods here and there through Amazon.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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One purveyor of fairy tales that wasn’t afraid of a sad ending?—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This is no accident, as stipulations in the language of the incentive allow the dealer, not the purchaser, to be considered the owner allowing the lessee ability to gain the benefit of the credit regardless of income.—
Hughey Newsome,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But it has been criticized by New Delhi which has accused Washington of hypocrisy given that China, the largest purchaser of Moscow's energy resources, did not face similar measures.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hilary Swank and Philip Schneider Hilary Swank had a brief stint on Beverly Hills, 90210 as Carly Reynolds, but went on to have a legendary career — and even found love on the way with entrepreneur Philip Schneider.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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The more centrally located an entrepreneur is within a web of influential contacts, the greater the access to social capital and other valuable resources.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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China, the biggest foreign buyer of American soybeans for many years, last bought American beans in May and has not bought any for this harvest season, which began in September.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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Plus, if a potential buyer has allergies, they might be discouraged from putting in an offer.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Provisioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisioner. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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