as in inventory
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 to equip
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 to provide
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 supply
Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Young kids have an almost-endless supply of energy.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Angel Saunders, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
And Beijing’s decision to look the other way as Chinese firms supply Moscow with dual-use goods (in exchange for certain defense technologies and less expensive energy) has helped Russia produce advanced weaponry despite Western sanctions.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2025
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Noun
British naval blockades cut off supplies of saltpeter from traditional sources in India and South America.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Young kids have an almost-endless supply of energy.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
Macron, 47, visited the Oval Office for a Feb. 24 meeting with Trump, 78, where the two presidents discussed Russia and Ukraine's three-year war — with a focus on resolving which country is responsible financially for supplying aid to Ukraine.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
And Beijing’s decision to look the other way as Chinese firms supply Moscow with dual-use goods (in exchange for certain defense technologies and less expensive energy) has helped Russia produce advanced weaponry despite Western sanctions.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supply
Noun
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At that point, the agency can take a formal inventory of what was damaged and destroyed.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
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Not having to store inventory or fulfill orders makes the platform accessible to more sellers.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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These ships are equipped with ramps that can quickly load, transport, and unload tanks and other heavy equipment in wartime.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Haunting images of the Titanic first made headlines in 1985 when Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s ROV, Argo, equipped with high-resolution cameras and sonar, located the wreck at a staggering depth of 12,500 feet.—
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Bernstein and von Karajan's debates about their artistic methods and philosophies are underscored by musical segments, enhancing emotional depth and providing poetic resonance to their conversations.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Those who call asking for financial help are put through to the Vatican almoner’s office, which has provided aid recently to victims of war in Ukraine, floods in Brazil and homelessness in Naples in southern Italy.—
Giovanna Dell’Orto,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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His repertoire includes meals such as lamb chops, roasted potatoes, sautéed green beans, a giant strawberry, and a macaroon.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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At the same time, his team scoured costume houses in Italy, London and Madrid for both repertoire costumes and to initiate collaborations on new ones.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Casting is an expensive multistep process, though, and the same factories can furnish façades for new construction by the more straightforward technique of extrusion, yielding handsome but less ornate panels.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
5 Mar. 2025
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Photo : The Charlie Attias Team One of the secondary bedrooms is furnished as a den.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Even the historically bad White Sox can't justify giving Gallo an opportunity to continue hitting.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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The law requires a president to declare the U.S. is at war, giving him extraordinary powers to detain or remove foreigners who otherwise would have protections under immigration or criminal laws.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Heather’s round-up of pics included the pool area overlooking hills and a large tennis court.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The pool quickly became a family affair and a huge part of Haggerty’s childhood.—
Natalie Bennett,
NBC News,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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These templates simplify common HR workflows such as provisioning a new computer for an employee, facilitating an exit interview, or requesting recruitment support.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Read: America’s bird-flu luck has officially run out Those sorts of interventions would have at least bought more of the nation time to provision farmworkers with information and protection, and perhaps develop a plan to strategically deploy vaccines.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Supply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supply. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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