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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This acquisition allows Next Insurance to embed itself as an insurance provider within payroll platforms like Intuit QuickBooks, Gusto, and Square.
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Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Evers made the comments July 7 after touring an Early Head Start provider in Milwaukee to highlight the budget's investments in child care.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025
Always work with a healthcare provider for allergies to help identify the allergen and develop a treatment plan.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 8 July 2025
Those with poor nutrition might consider this cause as well, but its best to speak to your health care provider before reaching a conclusion.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 8 July 2025
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Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Evers made the comments July 7 after touring an Early Head Start provider in Milwaukee to highlight the budget's investments in child care.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025
Always work with a healthcare provider for allergies to help identify the allergen and develop a treatment plan.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 8 July 2025
Those with poor nutrition might consider this cause as well, but its best to speak to your health care provider before reaching a conclusion.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 8 July 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 21 Jul. 2025.
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