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
David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Inflation also could be caused by a shortage of supply.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2024
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Lumbar spinal stenosis is a wear-and-tear condition in the lower back that causes the part of your spine that houses your spinal cord and nerves that supply your legs to narrow.
—Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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There is no bottleneck in production, but rather a glut of supply worldwide.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Inflation also could be caused by a shortage of supply.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
Meanwhile, the North Korean deployment to Russia is threatening to escalate the war in Ukraine: South Korea’s president has warned that Seoul may respond by supplying Ukraine with offensive weapons.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2024
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Lumbar spinal stenosis is a wear-and-tear condition in the lower back that causes the part of your spine that houses your spinal cord and nerves that supply your legs to narrow.
—Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supply
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The company itself held about $6 million in cash and $1.2 million in inventory, according to previous court filings from June.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The funds were used to establish a satellite location near the center of the Park-It Market’s distribution area, where the mobile food pantry can restock its inventory without having to drive back to the Cupertino location.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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There are also more-than-adequate storage spaces in the large center console annd all four doors. CHANGE: The ride quality The ride quality is a little harsher in the Sorento than in some of its competitors, especially with the 20-inch wheels and lower profile tires the tester came equipped with.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Building New Skills and Professional Growth Engaging in different types of work allows for the development of a diverse skill set, which can make an employee more marketable and better equipped for career advancement.William Arruda, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world.Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Nov. 2024
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The Texas Department of Public Safety did not provide any additional details about the case Thursday in announcing the charges, but officials will hold a news conference Friday afternoon.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Explore Alejandro Fernández Vicente Fernández See latest videos, charts and news These are emblematic songs from Vicente’s repertoire, which will be produced with a more modern touch, in Alejandro’s style.Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2024
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Plus, the clean beauty brand's repertoire includes several Best of Beauty Award winners, a.k.a.Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
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The Rooms: Each of the six bedrooms has water views and is lavishly furnished with antiques, handwoven rugs, custom wallpaper, and theatrical lighting.Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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With the assistance of Cissy’s memory, Instagram posts, a bartender, and tattoo artist, Kaya, Elsbeth, and Mac retrace Mac’s steps from the night before to piece together what happened, furnishing a timeline to fill in the sizable gaps in Mac’s memory, and, sadly, a dead body.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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The abuse victims’ attorneys, however, suggested that not funding the trust immediately would short-change people who had already been victimized by the church, given how the value of that trust could erode with time and inflation.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Two days after the nation’s voters gave Donald Trump another term as president, Gov. Gavin Newsom staged a publicity stunt to position California — and presumably himself — as the epicenter of resistance.Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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The Latinos were polled as part of a pool of 9,000 voters surveyed for the American Electorate Voter Poll.Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Nestled on a generous 0.3-acre lot, the property provides abundant outdoor space including a pool.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Operational Optimization: Operational optimizations can be harder to achieve in private and hybrid clouds, with different provisioning environments.Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Instead of getting to shadow Aesha or learn about placing provisioning orders, Ellie is stuck showing Carrie around the boat.Emma Soren, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2024
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“Supply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supply. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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