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
Brito said some airports have proportionately higher jet fuel consumption, pointing to Singapore and Frankfurt, so concentration and distance from suppliers create an additional layer of market jitters that is reflected in current prices.
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Earlier this winter, China and India were demanding a discount of between twenty and thirty dollars a barrel on Russian crude, a reflection of sanctions and shipping risks; now, with Russia’s sudden reëmergence as an essential supplier, its oil has been trading at a premium in some markets.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2026
Our meteorite came from a reputable supplier with a certificate of authenticity.
—Heather Barker, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
In its brief, Microsoft also warned of significant costs for government suppliers to remove Anthropic software and that the uniqueness of Anthropic’s products may leave some with no alternatives.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
From the guest's POV, drinking water is provided in reusable glass bottles, with water refilling stations across the property, and restaurant ingredients are sourced from the nearby partner South Farm and local suppliers to reduce the carbon footprint and support the community.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
All of this makes a compelling argument in favor of turning to an electrostate like China as your energy equipment supplier — especially since power from renewables, once they’re installed, doesn’t vary in price when geopolitical winds shift.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
As regulatory scrutiny of global supply chains intensifies, Retraced is introducing an artificial intelligence (AI) feature for fashion brands to review supplier documentation tied to purchase orders more quickly.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
Blue Nexus is a joint venture established in 2019 between Japanese automotive suppliers Denso and Aisin, which are both part of Toyota Motor’s parent group.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Earlier this winter, China and India were demanding a discount of between twenty and thirty dollars a barrel on Russian crude, a reflection of sanctions and shipping risks; now, with Russia’s sudden reëmergence as an essential supplier, its oil has been trading at a premium in some markets.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2026
Our meteorite came from a reputable supplier with a certificate of authenticity.
—Heather Barker, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
In its brief, Microsoft also warned of significant costs for government suppliers to remove Anthropic software and that the uniqueness of Anthropic’s products may leave some with no alternatives.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
From the guest's POV, drinking water is provided in reusable glass bottles, with water refilling stations across the property, and restaurant ingredients are sourced from the nearby partner South Farm and local suppliers to reduce the carbon footprint and support the community.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
All of this makes a compelling argument in favor of turning to an electrostate like China as your energy equipment supplier — especially since power from renewables, once they’re installed, doesn’t vary in price when geopolitical winds shift.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
As regulatory scrutiny of global supply chains intensifies, Retraced is introducing an artificial intelligence (AI) feature for fashion brands to review supplier documentation tied to purchase orders more quickly.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
Blue Nexus is a joint venture established in 2019 between Japanese automotive suppliers Denso and Aisin, which are both part of Toyota Motor’s parent group.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplier
distributor
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The film was released theatrically by indie distributor Rich Spirit through boutique screenings in select cities.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
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Producer and distributor GreenApple Entertainment has signed a four-film deal with AllBlk, the popular streaming service for Black television and film from AMC Networks.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Supplier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplier. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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