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
ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Countries around the world are scrambling to secure lithium supply — the linchpin of electrification, energy storage, and industrial competitiveness — in a bid to avoid supply shocks, protect jobs, and ensure that their clean energy transitions are held hostage by a few global players.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Their system consisted of submerging pre-term lambs in artificial amniotic fluid, where a pumpless oxygenator, supplied by a sweep gas, mimicked placental perfusion.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Maritime traffic disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz, where roughly a fifth of the world's oil normally passes through, remains the pain point for global energy supplies.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Countries around the world are scrambling to secure lithium supply — the linchpin of electrification, energy storage, and industrial competitiveness — in a bid to avoid supply shocks, protect jobs, and ensure that their clean energy transitions are held hostage by a few global players.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Qatar makes helium at the Ros Laffan facility and supplies a third of the world’s helium.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Their system consisted of submerging pre-term lambs in artificial amniotic fluid, where a pumpless oxygenator, supplied by a sweep gas, mimicked placental perfusion.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supply
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Ramirez’s spokesperson said the commissioner’s office is working with the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office to determine why the county accepted the road into its inventory all those years ago.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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As new Texas restrictions on smokable THC products take effect March 31, some North Texas retailers say the changes could eliminate a large share of their inventory and increase operating costs.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The flight times of the drones, which are equipped with parachutes for the safety of those below in the event of a malfunction, are estimated at around 35 minutes.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The property is equipped with a heating system.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Its creator, Mark Hodges, received the same message as Aaron, even though Eyes Up did not provide agents’ real-time locations.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Chappell, who was appointed to the bench in 2013 by President Barack Obama, questioned the timing of the evidence and testimony provided by government officials.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Okewole noted the patriotic significance of including this song in the repertoire.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Linda May Han Oh playing classic repertoire from throughout Coltrane’s career and originals inspired by his legacy.—
Andrew Gilbert,
San Francisco Chronicle,
26 Mar. 2026
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The discourse that Aram specifically investigates is of the kind that Said critiques for furnishing the West with authority over the East, an instrument of cultural and geopolitical domination.—
Julian Stern,
Artforum,
24 Mar. 2026
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There’s also a central courtyard furnished with a fireplace that’s best enjoyed with a glass of merlot of Cabernac Franc in hand from Sunstone Winery.—
Kristin Braswell,
Architectural Digest,
23 Mar. 2026
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With its latest app update, American is now giving customers a fuller explanation behind every delay and cancellation.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Another version used the bubble-wand photo to give Graham a pink Cinderella-style dress and a set of Mini Mouse ears, complete with perky red bow.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Many lagoon tents boast outdoor decks with private plunge pools and expansive living areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Grasslands, especially those in humid areas with good soil, provision their local food webs as richly as do forests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Swyngedouw called for greater emphasis by governments on provisioning water as a public service.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Supply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supply. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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