Synonyms

provider

American

[pruh-vahy-der] / prəˈvaɪ dər /

noun

a person or thing that provides.
a person who supports a family or another person.

Other Word Forms

nonprovider noun

Etymology

Origin of provider

First recorded in 1515–25; provide + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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Last month, it became the first provider to offer autonomous trips on U.S. freeways without a safety monitor.

From MarketWatch

“Actual medical providers understand the real need for this care,” asserted Liza Brazzle.

From Salon

Barron’s has also written positively about Nvidia’s chances of continuing to be the dominant provider of AI chips, as well as Broadcom’s ability to become the key second player in the industry.

From Barron's

Synopsys is the largest provider of electronic design automation software, which is used to design semiconductors.

From Barron's

Goldman said the deal would make its asset-management arm a top 10 provider of active ETFs.

From The Wall Street Journal

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