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
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Federal and state officials say the human risk is low, the food supply is safe and the screwworm doesn’t spread the way mosquitoes or ticks do.
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Ciara McCarthy. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Sarah Jacoby,
NBC news,
2 July 2026
Rescuers were able to supply Alberto Gil with fluids to keep him hydrated, Bukele said.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
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Noun
Budgets are tight and prices are high these days, so stocking up on essentials for the whole house during Amazon Prime Day could be a great way to save on everything from cleaning supplies to paper goods.
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Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Federal and state officials say the human risk is low, the food supply is safe and the screwworm doesn’t spread the way mosquitoes or ticks do.
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Ciara McCarthy. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Verb
The powder, sourced from California Dairies and supplied by a third party, tested negative for salmonella before the company used it in the chips.
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Sarah Jacoby,
NBC news,
2 July 2026
Rescuers were able to supply Alberto Gil with fluids to keep him hydrated, Bukele said.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supply
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Several boxes of unsold items were visible behind the counter, suggesting ample inventory, although the worker told USA TODAY sales had been steady.
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The same logic applies to a supply chain operation where demand forecasting feeds inventory management, which in turn feeds procurement automation.
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The result is uncommon room layouts like the tri-suite king room equipped with two twin-sized beds and a king bed split by a privacy divider that doubles as a playful art installation.
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Some locations have tables equipped with leash hooks and water bowls.
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Stroll the historic downtown for antiques, art, and more, all while the adjacent Truckee River provides a natural soundtrack.
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The state also provides a $20 per month taxable subsidy for workers who commute using a bike for at least half of work days each month.
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The comedian has a distinct (and somewhat limited) style and repertoire of jokes.
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Over time, the repertoire became a little more refined, and then originals came in.
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Beyond that, $3 million in surplus goods has been used to furnish Homewards homes, and 250 people have been supported into stable employment, per the publication.
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Comcast did not furnish an estimate on the market-capitalization value of the two companies.
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Seoul — North Korea on Tuesday commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer that military analysts say could give Pyongyang’s adversaries something more to think about in a time of crisis.
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Dewey Burdock also joined the Fast-41 permitting program last year, giving it access to an accelerated federal review process reserved for priority infrastructure and critical mineral projects.
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In 1926, Brian's great-grandfather, Henry Knoebel, opened a pool that would mark the official start of the family’s park.
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Also, the pool area, now painted in a playful shade called Carrot Orange, has more seating and a photo booth nearby.
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This includes capabilities like just-in-time access, clear ownership models and the ability to rapidly provision and revoke permissions at the same speed these agents operate.
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Liberty in its highest form, for Elizabeth Freeman, was ensuring that her dearest ones would always be safe, well provisioned and well loved.
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“Supply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supply. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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