supplies 1 of 2

noun

Definition of suppliesnext
plural of supply
as in inventories
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time the supply of parents willing to coach youth soccer seems to be shrinking

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supplies

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of supply
1
as in equips
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity be sure to pack your own towels in case the hostel doesn't supply them

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as in provides
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption the stable will supply safety helmets, but we need to bring our own riding boots

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplies
  1. equips
  2. provides
  3. furnishes
  4. gives
  5. pools
  6. reservoirs
Verb
  • The company equips delivery drivers with hyper-specific data on millions of addresses throughout the United States and the United Kingdom, advising them of where to park and which entrance of a building to go through for the most efficient delivery.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Unlike forecasting, which aims to predict specific outcomes, strategic foresight equips leaders with insights into emerging trends and potential disruptions.
    Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of equips
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  • The death benefit provides liquidity to buy out the deceased partner’s share, protecting the business and surviving partners from financial strain.
    Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Unity In The Workplace Atom bank provides another excellent example of fostering inclusivity and unity in the workplace.
    Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of provides
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  • The open-pit mine that furnishes nickel for Tesla batteries is largely hidden from public view behind a mountain.
    Ben Crair, The New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Through example, a country communicates its values and furnishes a context for all that its representatives say and do.
    Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 5 June 2020
Definition of furnishes
Verb
  • The Discovery Set gives an introduction to the brand’s three-step regimen, and helps to reduce redness, inflammation and improve hydration.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The bipartisan bill gives the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission more backstop authority to approve critical infrastructure from electric transmission to interstate natural gas pipelines.
    Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gives
Noun
  • Because he is classified as an international amateur, teams will only be able to sign Sasaki with money from their international bonus pools.
    Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Because he is classified as an international amateur, teams will only be able to sign Sasaki with money from their international bonus pools.
    Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of pools
Noun
  • The drones, often described as large, brightly lit, and loud, have also been reported over reservoirs, electric transmission lines, and police stations.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • They have been spotted flying over important infrastructure, like reservoirs, power lines and railroads, in people’s backyards and above highways.
    Alyce McFadden, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of reservoirs
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