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
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
For Birmingham, Alabama, garden-and-floral designer Zachary Westall who has mastered the art of foraging that means looking to nature for his best arrangement supplies.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Equipment and supplies were transported to and from the site using 4x4 vehicles in what were treacherous driving conditions, per the UWFRA.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The transport vehicle is used to move supplies and equipment in combat zones.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
The shelters were once primarily used for summer hiking trips, when porters stocked them with food, drinks, and supplies.
—Scott Yorko, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Gardner carted his supplies to this featureless patch of earth near the fort, set up his tripods and cameras, and then arranged his dark tent nearby, out of sight of the camera’s lens.
—Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Although Sandu won widespread praise for helping Moldova secure EU candidate status in 2022, some voters were frustrated with the pace of reform and spiraling gas prices, after Russia cut off supplies and Moldova sought new procurement deals with Romania.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
The first 100 customers at each store will receive a free National Coffee Day sticker with any purchase while supplies last.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
Paulina Likos, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
The workshop also supplies one of Mexico’s Four Seasons hotels.
—Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
The patio overlooks the Rhumb Line Vineyard, which supplies grapes to several award-winning Arizona wineries.
—Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Washington has grown increasingly concerned about its heavy dependence on Taiwan, where chip giant TSMC supplies the vast majority of the world’s advanced semiconductors to major clients like AI chip designer Nvidia and Apple.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Pasta Garage also supplies ingredients to local restaurants such as Volare and Malone's and its homemade pastas can be found at area grocery stores such as Fresh Market, Whole Foods and Publix.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
The administration has also largely defunded the National Endowment for the Arts, which supplies grants to many institutions including film festivals like Camden and True/False in Columbia, MO.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
In college football, each team supplies the footballs for when its offense is on the field.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The players were prepared to give Jones whatever emotional support was needed, just as Jones supplies that type of passion to the defense.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
According to Gordon & MacPhail director of prestige and fourth-generation member of the family that owns the company, Stephen Rankin, barley supplies were limited for making whisky because they were needed for food, but some grain still managed to make it to the Glenlivet distillery.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
For Birmingham, Alabama, garden-and-floral designer Zachary Westall who has mastered the art of foraging that means looking to nature for his best arrangement supplies.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Equipment and supplies were transported to and from the site using 4x4 vehicles in what were treacherous driving conditions, per the UWFRA.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The transport vehicle is used to move supplies and equipment in combat zones.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
The shelters were once primarily used for summer hiking trips, when porters stocked them with food, drinks, and supplies.
—Scott Yorko, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Gardner carted his supplies to this featureless patch of earth near the fort, set up his tripods and cameras, and then arranged his dark tent nearby, out of sight of the camera’s lens.
—Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Although Sandu won widespread praise for helping Moldova secure EU candidate status in 2022, some voters were frustrated with the pace of reform and spiraling gas prices, after Russia cut off supplies and Moldova sought new procurement deals with Romania.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
The first 100 customers at each store will receive a free National Coffee Day sticker with any purchase while supplies last.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Eaton supplies electrical components used in data centers.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
The workshop also supplies one of Mexico’s Four Seasons hotels.
—Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
The patio overlooks the Rhumb Line Vineyard, which supplies grapes to several award-winning Arizona wineries.
—Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Washington has grown increasingly concerned about its heavy dependence on Taiwan, where chip giant TSMC supplies the vast majority of the world’s advanced semiconductors to major clients like AI chip designer Nvidia and Apple.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Pasta Garage also supplies ingredients to local restaurants such as Volare and Malone's and its homemade pastas can be found at area grocery stores such as Fresh Market, Whole Foods and Publix.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
The administration has also largely defunded the National Endowment for the Arts, which supplies grants to many institutions including film festivals like Camden and True/False in Columbia, MO.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
In college football, each team supplies the footballs for when its offense is on the field.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The players were prepared to give Jones whatever emotional support was needed, just as Jones supplies that type of passion to the defense.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplies
Noun
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Grocery stores and food manufacturers, which started managing their inventories more efficiently during the pandemic, now have less leftover food to give.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
3 Oct. 2025
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However, raw cell sourcing is global and should be covered with buffer inventories and prepositioned chargers near likely axes.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Williams’ background in urban planning and ecology also equips her to help clients restore the landscapes around their buildings, turning projects into regenerative spaces rather than scars on the land.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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My team’s research suggests that mindfulness equips people with the psychological skills required to successfully change behavior.—
Masha Remskar,
The Conversation,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gustavsson provides a good blueprint for Wallstedt, too — an example of how goalies don’t always take off right away.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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They’re crafted with a blend of cotton, polyester, and elastane, which provides stretch for all-day wear and a flattering fit that complements any piece in your wardrobe.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In response to recent attacks on public officials, California lawmakers can, for the next three years, use unlimited campaign funds to protect themselves and their families.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Executive women’s club membership Gatlin also used Foundation funds to pay her $2,900 annual membership fee to an executive women’s club in New York City.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The civil-rights movement, which Williams so pointedly admires, furnishes an excellent example of this.—
Andrea Long Chu,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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To that end, the university’s Basic Needs Services office, which furnishes a variety of programs and support to help Titans experiencing unforeseen financial hardship, is offering Financial Wellness Peer Mentoring.—
Contributing Writer,
Orange County Register,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The wide-leg silhouette gives you lots of room to move with ease.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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Herro was an All-Star last year while Ball wasn’t; Herro’s injury gives the Hornets a slight edge in these rankings.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And while most folks have a go-to recipe for peach or blackberry pie, a fig one may not be in their repertoires.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Inside, the wasp provisions its offspring with paralyzed spiders or insects.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Supplies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplies. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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