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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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 supplies
Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Weighing between 24 pounds (11 kilograms) and 70 pounds (32 kilograms), the robot supports both external and vehicle-mounted power supplies, balancing endurance with deployment flexibility.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
This is the fourth flight of the crew Dragon, which will be bring up nearly 7,000 pounds of supplies, dock to the station 41 hours after launch and remain on the station for three weeks.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Airlines worldwide have begun canceling flights as the war in the Middle East strains jet fuel supplies and pushes up ticket prices.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Flowers, succulents, and potting containers and supplies are provided by Waste Management.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
In the days before the killings, Abugharbieh ordered supplies such as duct tape and lighter fluid from Amazon and searched for ways to dispose of bodies, according to court records obtained by the USA TODAY Network.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Kate packed up her art supplies and let Emily escort her back to the door.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!
—Kathleen Saxe, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Early Verdict The Infiniti QX65 supplies Nissan’s luxury arm with a contender in the crowded space of style-forward midsize luxury SUVs.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 Apr. 2026
The $200 million project will also allow bidirectional signals, reducing delays, as well as track realignments and upgrades to the catenary system that supplies overhead power to the trains.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Union leaders have said that the Lake City plant supplies the majority of rounds used by the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, as well as ammunition for NATO allies and partner nations.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Precious Garments, which supplies to Reebok, let go all 4,000 of its workers.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Soltero is the lead developer of PredictWind’s Datahub, which supplies maritime GPS tracking data, including from a customer's Starlink dish, through the gRPC API.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
The group also supplies free diapers, wipes, formula, clothes and other essentials for a baby’s first year.
—Amy Eskind, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Two double balance wheels inclined at 30 degrees dominate the lower half, with the upper half featuring a subdial for the running seconds, a four-minute indicator for the differential that supplies power to the two balances, and a linear power display.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
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But they are expected to rise with tightening supplies of fuel and fertilizer.
—Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Weighing between 24 pounds (11 kilograms) and 70 pounds (32 kilograms), the robot supports both external and vehicle-mounted power supplies, balancing endurance with deployment flexibility.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
This is the fourth flight of the crew Dragon, which will be bring up nearly 7,000 pounds of supplies, dock to the station 41 hours after launch and remain on the station for three weeks.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Airlines worldwide have begun canceling flights as the war in the Middle East strains jet fuel supplies and pushes up ticket prices.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Flowers, succulents, and potting containers and supplies are provided by Waste Management.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
In the days before the killings, Abugharbieh ordered supplies such as duct tape and lighter fluid from Amazon and searched for ways to dispose of bodies, according to court records obtained by the USA TODAY Network.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Kate packed up her art supplies and let Emily escort her back to the door.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!
—Kathleen Saxe, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Verb
And in a state that supplies water to much of the West, what happens on Colorado farms could shape the future of agriculture far beyond its borders.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Early Verdict The Infiniti QX65 supplies Nissan’s luxury arm with a contender in the crowded space of style-forward midsize luxury SUVs.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 Apr. 2026
The $200 million project will also allow bidirectional signals, reducing delays, as well as track realignments and upgrades to the catenary system that supplies overhead power to the trains.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Union leaders have said that the Lake City plant supplies the majority of rounds used by the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, as well as ammunition for NATO allies and partner nations.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Precious Garments, which supplies to Reebok, let go all 4,000 of its workers.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Soltero is the lead developer of PredictWind’s Datahub, which supplies maritime GPS tracking data, including from a customer's Starlink dish, through the gRPC API.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
The group also supplies free diapers, wipes, formula, clothes and other essentials for a baby’s first year.
—Amy Eskind, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Two double balance wheels inclined at 30 degrees dominate the lower half, with the upper half featuring a subdial for the running seconds, a four-minute indicator for the differential that supplies power to the two balances, and a linear power display.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplies
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Strategic petroleum reserves have also been released and commercial inventories drawn down, the CEO said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Greater imports would build more robust inventories, which could be drawn down in a crisis to limit price spikes.—
Ryan Cummings,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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The regime funds and equips Hamas and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.—
Valerie Morkevicius,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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Safety and driver assistance Acura equips the MDX Type S Advance with an extensive suite of safety technology under the AcuraWatch 360 system.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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The lower level provides flexible additional space with custom storage and cedar closets.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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Speaking of dry skin, glycerin draws in hydration, colloidal oatmeal calms itchiness and irritation, and aloe provides an immediate, cooling relief when skin feels hot or reactive.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
2 May 2026
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Duffy said Spirit has the money in reserve funds to refund travelers who booked tickets before the airline ceased operations earlier this morning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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The club is, in fact, controlled by funds managed by Clearlake Capital, the private equity firm Feliciano co-founded.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The agency furnishes those six apartments and provides dishes and other essentials.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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The identification of that fake photo now furnishes an alibi for those who want to deny the real bombing.—
Mahsa Alimardani,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 Pulling back slightly gives you a clearer read on everything today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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Buxton knows the plan — a fighting retreat that saves ownership money but still gives the team the chance to regroup and compete for a division title with strong starting pitching and an aggressive, small-ball approach from a young, athletic lineup.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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Learning a dozen-plus pitchers, getting a grasp on their repertoires, determining how they can best be handled and what makes each tick was a challenge, along with understanding how the Rays do things.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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This is about the leap toward specificity, to diving below the surface of the most broadly appealing, easy-to-synthesize dishes — the ones, from any nation’s cuisine, that rarely make their way into restaurant repertoires.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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For example, the female carpenter bee provisions her nest with nectar and pollen, lays the eggs, and then the eggs hatch in late summer to fall.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 Dec. 2025
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Inside, the wasp provisions its offspring with paralyzed spiders or insects.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Supplies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplies. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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