Thesaurus results for SUPPLIER

supplier

noun

Definition of supplier

as in distributor

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 supplier Domestic suppliers are projected to capture 38% of the market by value in 2028, compared with 26% last year. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026 By continuously analyzing demand signals, inventory positions, supplier delays and transportation constraints, AI can identify potential problems earlier and help teams adjust replenishment and fulfillment plans before customers feel the impact. — Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Analysts have previously noted the auto industry shares many of the same suppliers as the humanoid robotics sector. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026 Even proteins like fresh and frozen seafood can be substantially cheaper, in part because these stores are more likely to work with multiple suppliers. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 Niger had been a key supplier of nuclear fuel to Europe, accounting for about 15% of Orano’s uranium supply at full capacity. — Reuters, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026 The United States has become a supplier of last resort for many countries, particularly those that were unable to reliably get jet fuel or diesel from the Middle East. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 When New York required utilities to sell their power plants and let independent producers compete, wholesale power costs fell, hundreds of suppliers entered the market, and emissions dropped faster than in states where utilities kept their plants. — Joshua MacEy, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026 The Market is also predicted to offer even more business for local party suppliers, including those installing drapery, lighting and red carpets. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026

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distributor

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In the original show, Jonny is a powerful member of the Irish mob in London, serving as a soldier and drug distributor for his uncle, Tadgh McGee (Brian Gleeson).

— Joe Otterson, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
The wholesaler-distributor organization won its request in court for a preliminary injunction in the enforcement of the Oregon law earlier this year.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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