Thesaurus results for PROVIDER

provider

noun

Definition of provider

as in supplier

a person or company that supplies goods or services There are many things to consider when shopping for a healthcare provider.

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Recent Examples of provider Epic researchers used electronic health data from more than 85 million patients seen by healthcare providers in the United States. — Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026 Companies could reasonably rely on suppliers, carriers, freight brokers, customs brokers, logistics service providers and other partners to manage portions of supply chain operations and compliance. — Ed Ryan, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 That can include heart rate, activity, sleep, and location data, which the company says may also be processed by affiliates and service providers, and data may be transmitted to Germany, Hong Kong, and other countries. — New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026 Canada Rocket Company is following the lead of several US launch providers in going for a bigger rocket. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for provider

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More interceptors will require additional workers, suppliers, and factory throughput across the defense manufacturing network.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
But in 2025, the five biggest turbine suppliers by annual installations were, for the first time, all Chinese, according to the Global Wind Energy Council.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

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The fledgling distributor has acquired several other festival and award-nominated movies ahead of MIPCOM.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
The screening’s reception was so strong that nearly every major player entered the fray, driving the bidding to figures the indie distributor simply couldn’t turn down.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

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All the best deals from all retailers will be on our Prime Day hub, with money off cameras, telescopes and binoculars.

— Harry Bennett, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Embassies, banks, and big-name retailers share the neighborhood with this member of The Leading Hotels of the World, whose guest list includes big celebrities and diplomats.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

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