as in distributors
a person or company that supplies goods or services
paper suppliers They are the biggest supplier of books in the area.
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Recent Examples of suppliers
Microscopic pieces of that salmon DNA are then sold by ingredient suppliers to brands and cosmetic chemists who blend PDRN with other active ingredients in their formulas.
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Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 30 Apr. 2026
In the immediate aftermath of 2022, the world rushed to diversify its fuel suppliers.
—Jennifer Granholm, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Many programs rely on standardized intervention lists, assuming similar outcomes across suppliers when every facility operates under its own set of constraints, meaning what succeeds in one place could prove a bust in another.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent testing on distillate from one of their potential suppliers showed high levels of delta‑8 THC, a sign that it was likely converted from hemp; products that shouldn't be in Colorado's marijuana market.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Russian companies were the top suppliers to Jamnagar that year.
—Aaron Cantú, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The assets, which include 20 Class 4 electric trucks, will be auctioned off next month, with the proceeds going to pay unpaid bills and suppliers.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
The civil action suit before a labor court in the northern Brazilian state of Para seeks nearly 119 million reais (about $24 million) in compensation, an amount prosecutors say reflects the total value of transactions between JBS and the suppliers.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Its menu leverages a tight roster of local suppliers, including honey from Bee Local 416, fish and meat from Woodward Meats, and produce from Muddy Crops for elegant, easy-to-share plates.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 30 Apr. 2026
In the immediate aftermath of 2022, the world rushed to diversify its fuel suppliers.
—Jennifer Granholm, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Many programs rely on standardized intervention lists, assuming similar outcomes across suppliers when every facility operates under its own set of constraints, meaning what succeeds in one place could prove a bust in another.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent testing on distillate from one of their potential suppliers showed high levels of delta‑8 THC, a sign that it was likely converted from hemp; products that shouldn't be in Colorado's marijuana market.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Russian companies were the top suppliers to Jamnagar that year.
—Aaron Cantú, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The assets, which include 20 Class 4 electric trucks, will be auctioned off next month, with the proceeds going to pay unpaid bills and suppliers.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
The civil action suit before a labor court in the northern Brazilian state of Para seeks nearly 119 million reais (about $24 million) in compensation, an amount prosecutors say reflects the total value of transactions between JBS and the suppliers.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Its menu leverages a tight roster of local suppliers, including honey from Bee Local 416, fish and meat from Woodward Meats, and produce from Muddy Crops for elegant, easy-to-share plates.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppliers
distributors
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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
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“Suppliers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppliers. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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