Thesaurus results for PROVISIONER

provisioner

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Definition of provisioner

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

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The Maternal Life360 program aligns with Mercy's mission by bringing together healthcare providers, community organizations and state partners to connect families with resources and support during pregnancy and the postpartum period, Tolbert said.

— Jada Robison, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Article 55 of the AI Act requires providers of general-purpose AI models deemed to pose systemic risk to report serious incidents to the AI Office within 15 days, and the most severe incidents within two days.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of provider

Noun

Despite being one of Africa’s largest oil producers, the Dangote Refinery initially struggled to secure enough domestic crude and had to turn to international suppliers at a premium.

— Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
The six-machine launch reflects the company’s wider attempt to develop into a more comprehensive supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment rather than remaining focused on a single part of the fabrication process.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of supplier

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The distribution deal was negotiated by Munir Atalla, Head of Production and Acquisitions for Watermelon Pictures, on behalf of the distributor and Executive Producer Hanna Atallah on behalf of the film team.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Amazon frequently purchases warrants and takes stakes in its suppliers, including semiconductor firm Astera Labs, air cargo contractor ATSG, green hydrogen supplier Plug Power and grocery distributor Spartan Nash.

— Annie Palmer, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

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And Mersan & Tümkalıp, another machinery purveyor, is reputedly negotiating assistance deals to retroactively modernize damaged production lines that idled during the war years.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
At the end of the day, treat yourself to a seaside tipple at Mystic’s waterfront bar Red 36 or dinner at The Shipwright’s Daughter, which offers seasonal fare from local purveyors.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of purveyor

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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

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Scott Keever is an entrepreneur, internationally recognized SEO expert, online reputation mastermind and Founder of Reputation Pros.

— Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Rising entrepreneur Steven Bartlett has teamed with Authentic Brands to launch OBSN, a business venture designed to support creators and facilitate the development of consumer products and services built around top creators.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of entrepreneur

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The world's largest oil buyer has slashed its imports after the war broke out, tapping into its stockpiles, keeping a lid on global oil prices and safeguarding its economy.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
But Aly [Turchioe, director of buying] and Trevor [Harvey, buyer] have been an absolute pleasure to work with over the years.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

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