provider
noun
pro·vid·er
prə-ˈvī-dər 
: one that provides
health care providers
an Internet provider
especially
: breadwinner
Examples of provider in a Sentence
She works hard and is a good provider.
He is the sole provider for his family.
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For men between the ages of 55 and 69, the task force recommends talking to their health care providers about their preferences before deciding whether to get a PSA test.
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Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 21 May 2025
This critically minimizes risks associated with privileged access, including potential threats from cloud provider insiders.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Consumers who ate the affected cucumbers and have symptoms should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms, the FDA said, and receive care.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 21 May 2025
The plan calls for a greater variety of mental health services, more focus on preventing or catching mental health issues early and more collaboration between health care providers.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
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Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 21 May 2025
This critically minimizes risks associated with privileged access, including potential threats from cloud provider insiders.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Consumers who ate the affected cucumbers and have symptoms should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms, the FDA said, and receive care.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 21 May 2025
The plan calls for a greater variety of mental health services, more focus on preventing or catching mental health issues early and more collaboration between health care providers.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for provider
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“Provider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provider. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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