as in distributor
a person or company that supplies goods or services
paper suppliers They are the biggest supplier of books in the area.
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Recent Examples of supplier
Will alternative suppliers save me money?
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John Shumway, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Finally, this week's 15% rally to new record highs in the semiconductor materials supplier Qnity Electronics has pushed it above our $110 price target.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Wednesday, Freight transportation supplier CSX said in a statement.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
While there haven’t been any designer brands that are known to have gone out of business because of the Saks Global bankruptcy, there is plenty of concern that some of the retailer’s smaller suppliers will have to go dark.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
The report argues for pooling funds across the industry, rather than relying solely on individual brand-supplier relationships, and highlights the importance of collective initiatives such as the Future Supplier Initiative.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Founded by Hannah Oravec in 2016, the firm designs with the client’s well-being in mind, choosing non-toxic and eco-friendly materials from suppliers who share a commitment to sustainability.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
The recall applies to vehicles manufactured by a specific supplier and during a specific production period.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2026
The lower payout is attributed to factors including tariffs and a fire at a key supplier's factory.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 10 Feb. 2026
John Shumway, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Finally, this week's 15% rally to new record highs in the semiconductor materials supplier Qnity Electronics has pushed it above our $110 price target.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Wednesday, Freight transportation supplier CSX said in a statement.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
While there haven’t been any designer brands that are known to have gone out of business because of the Saks Global bankruptcy, there is plenty of concern that some of the retailer’s smaller suppliers will have to go dark.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
The report argues for pooling funds across the industry, rather than relying solely on individual brand-supplier relationships, and highlights the importance of collective initiatives such as the Future Supplier Initiative.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Founded by Hannah Oravec in 2016, the firm designs with the client’s well-being in mind, choosing non-toxic and eco-friendly materials from suppliers who share a commitment to sustainability.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
The recall applies to vehicles manufactured by a specific supplier and during a specific production period.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2026
The lower payout is attributed to factors including tariffs and a fire at a key supplier's factory.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplier
distributor
Noun
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This is the first release from the distributor’s new event cinema label, Crosswalk.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2026
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Based on provenance alone, Régis Cimmati, fine wines director at Maison Pion, a key distributor of DRC, estimated the 1899 bottle to be worth €100,000 ($118,000).—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Supplier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplier. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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