providers

noun

plural of provider
as in suppliers
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 providers Industry watchers say access to advanced compute via overseas cloud providers is a key factor in Chinese AI models gaining capability. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026 OpenRouter's pricing page lists more than 500 models across over 80 providers. — Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026 As part of this designation, Washington should establish a coordinating council for the biotechnology sector that includes DNA synthesis providers, AI model developers, genomic data platforms, cloud lab operators, and high-containment laboratories. — Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 For Vallés, that renewed technological push creates an opportunity for cloud providers to drive digital transformation among local companies. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026 Medical providers are collecting larger shares of what patients might owe at a time when rising deductibles mean patients are owing more for care. — Julie Appleby, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Some obtain medications through shield-law telehealth providers. — Jennifer Karlin, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026 Separately, in November, Clancy began treatment at the South Shore Perinatal Behavioral Health clinic, where she was prescribed other medications by different providers, Tufts testified. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
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  1. suppliers
  2. distributors
  3. retailers
Noun
  • This growing dependency can expose automotive manufacturers and suppliers to geopolitical uncertainty, export restrictions, price volatility and potential disruption as global demand for electric motors continues to increase.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Two of them, who were the main suppliers, made routine trips to Philadelphia and New York to get large amounts of cocaine, according to the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of suppliers
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  • Despite the cool reception from distributors, the pair haven’t given up, and still plan on shopping their movie to either a streamer or theatrical distributor.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
  • Netflix leads all distributors with 35 total nominations across film and television, while Neon secured an impressive 21 film nominations despite being a smaller distributor.
    — Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 11 Jan. 2026
Definition of distributors
Noun
  • Walmart, Target and other retailers have been pushing discounts for the fall season, seeking to lure inflation-weary shoppers.
    — Anne D'Innocenzio, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Harkening back to behaviors panned during the Covid-19 pandemic, brands and retailers stopped orders mid-production.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of retailers

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“Providers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/providers. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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