Thesaurus results for DISTRIBUTORS

distributors

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plural of distributor

as in suppliers

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Recent Examples of distributors 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

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The company has moved to diversify suppliers (to reduce import duties), raise prices (to absorb tariffs), and sell its logistics network as a service to other brands (to increase revenues from other retailers feeling the pinch).

— Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Deterrence requires stable and sustainable defense equipment production, so Japan needs to reduce risks of shortages caused by suppliers withdrawing, officials said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of suppliers

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However, since coconut water contains potassium and sodium, people with chronic kidney disease should consult their healthcare providers first.

— Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2026
This was the 54th launch from all providers in 2026 on the Space Coast with SpaceX responsible for all but seven of them.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of providers

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Commerce and content purveyors are scrambling to contribute their data to train LLMs and place themselves squarely in the transactional path of agents.

— George C. Lee II, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Compared with other mega-chain coffee purveyors, Dutch Bros’ menu skews more bombastic and creative.

— Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of purveyors

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Florida, where the large population of gig workers, entrepreneurs and small business owners relies heavily on the federal health insurance marketplace, has become one of the nation’s most visible epicenters of that impact.

— Ali Swenson, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Florida, whose large population of gig workers, entrepreneurs and small business owners relies heavily on the federal health insurance marketplace, has become one of the nation’s most visible epicenters of that impact.

— Ali Swenson, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

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