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Dispenser

One who, or that which, dispenses; a distributer; as, a dispenser of favors.

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Atomizer 76% connected

One who, or that which, atomizes; esp., an instrument for reducing a liquid to spray for disinfecting, cooling, or perfuming.

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Inhaler 76% connected

One who inhales.

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Nebulizer 76% connected

An atomizer.

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Spray 76% connected

A small shoot or branch; a twig.

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Container 76% connected

One who, or that which, contains.

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Provider 76% connected

One who provides, furnishes, or supplies; one who procures what is wanted.

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Supplier 76% connected

One who supplies.

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Lot 74% connected

That which happens without human design or forethought; chance; accident; hazard; fortune; fate.

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Lot 74% connected

That which happens without human design or forethought; chance; accident; hazard; fortune; fate.

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Last mile noun · 78% connection

the last walk of a condemned person to the execution place

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Lead time noun · 78% connection

the time interval between the initiation and the completion of a production process; "the lead times for many publications can vary tr…

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Logistics noun · 78% connection

handling an operation that involves providing labor and materials be supplied as needed

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Procural noun · 78% connection

the act of getting possession of something; "he was responsible for the procurement of materials and supplies"

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Procurance noun · 78% connection

the act of getting possession of something; "he was responsible for the procurement of materials and supplies"

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Procurement noun · 78% connection

the act of getting possession of something; "he was responsible for the procurement of materials and supplies"

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Abolitionist noun · 78% connection

A person who favors the abolition of any institution, especially negro slavery.

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Administrator noun · 78% connection

One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastica…

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Almoner noun · 78% connection

One who distributes alms, esp. the doles and alms of religious houses, almshouses, etc.; also, one who dispenses alms for another, as…

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Annexationist noun · 78% connection

One who favors annexation.

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Aristocrat noun · 78% connection

One who favors an aristocracy as a form of government, or believes the aristocracy should govern.

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Bountiful adjective · 78% connection

Free in giving; liberal in bestowing gifts and favors.

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Bounty noun · 78% connection

Liberality in bestowing gifts or favors; gracious or liberal giving; generosity; munificence.

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Concessionist noun · 78% connection

One who favors concession.

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Conservative adjective · 78% connection

Of or pertaining to a political party which favors the conservation of existing institutions and forms of government, as the Conservat…

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Countenancer noun · 78% connection

One who countenances, favors, or supports.

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Dataria noun · 78% connection

Formerly, a part of the Roman chancery; now, a separate office from which are sent graces or favors, cognizable in foro externo, such…

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Dispensator noun · 78% connection

A distributer; a dispenser.

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Dispense verb · 78% connection

To deal out in portions; to distribute; to give; as, the steward dispenses provisions according directions; Nature dispenses her bount…

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Distributionist noun · 78% connection

A distributer.

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Etacist noun · 78% connection

One who favors etacism.

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Evangelian adjective · 78% connection

Rendering thanks for favors.

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Extensionist noun · 78% connection

One who favors or advocates extension.

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Fallowist noun · 78% connection

One who favors the practice of fallowing land.

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