provisioner

noun

Definition of provisionernext
as in provider

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Recent Examples of provisioner Meanwhile, on the dock, Zoë overhears the provisioners say something about being paid to keep quiet. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2025 The early prosperity of New England was largely based on its role as provisioner for black slave plantation islands such as Jamaica and Barbados. — Howard W. French, Washington Post, 14 Jan. 2018 The discovery report recorded that the top drawer of the desk contains the provisioner’s ledger and the captain’s expedition journal, but the Danish team who found the ship were pessimistic about the likelihood of the books surviving the tow. — Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025 In addition to funding battles, that money bankrolled corrupt administrators, private contractors, and opportunistic provisioners who collectively moved people west on the cheap and then pocketed the profits. — Caitlin Fitz, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for provisioner
  1. provider
  2. supplier
  3. distributor
  4. purveyor
  5. purchaser
  6. entrepreneur
  7. buyer
Noun
  • SpaceX has already joined benchmark indexes offered by FTSE Russell and MSCI, two other major index providers.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • And women who suspect their period pain is more severe than normal should not hesitate to speak with a health care provider, especially if symptoms are affecting their quality of life.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of provider
Noun
  • One other notable update from the Nikkei report is that Apple and its suppliers have made progress resolving the hinge engineering issues, which were reportedly release causing delays.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • For collectors accustomed to discussing ébauches or movement suppliers today, the model feels remarkably familiar.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
Definition of supplier
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  • The distributor, which is led by co-presidents Jeff Sackman and Berry Meyerowitz, already holds North American rights and released the action thriller there on June 19.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 June 2026
  • The indie distributor earlier picked up the North American rights to the action thriller and released the pic domestically from June 19.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026
Definition of distributor
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  • The menu is anchored by relationships with local purveyors including Family Cow, Ovoka Farm, and Miller Farms, all within 150 miles of the restaurant.
    — Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Desiree Pardo Morales, founder and president of Tropical Fruit Box, an online purveyor of tropical fruits.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026
Definition of purveyor
Noun
  • Venezuela is also the largest purchaser of Chinese military equipment in Latin America.
    — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • World Liberty is embroiled in litigation with Justin Sun, a crypto investor who was a major early purchaser of WLFI tokens, over his allegations that World Liberty has quietly prevented him from selling his tokens.
    — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Definition of purchaser
Noun
  • The Sunday Times has reported claims about Farage’s financial relationship with George Cottrell, an aristocratic, crypto-gambling entrepreneur and on-off aide to the Reform UK leader.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • Cuban made hundreds of his employees millionaires The entrepreneur has long shared his business wins with employees.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 July 2026
Definition of entrepreneur
Noun
  • The typical age of a first-time buyer climbed to 40, an all-time high.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Four bidders scrapped over the nearly eight-foot-high work, known as the Hamilton Laocoön, with a buyer new to the old masters market prevailing.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 2 July 2026
Definition of buyer

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“Provisioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisioner. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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