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
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
The old residence no longer had electricity or running water, so supporters brought them supplies.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Grab yours at select theatres while supplies last.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Lindor is involved in various charitable initiatives and mentorship, including the annual distribution of backpacks and school supplies to students in Queens.
—John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Page Municipal Airport was originally called Glen Canyon Airport and was built to transport workers and supplies for the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Odighizuwa and his foundation have benefited more than 150 families, providing them with educational equipment, school supplies, sports equipment, as well as movie nights and other events.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
The type of metal and finish also factor into how to clean door handles, so make sure to use cleaning supplies that are compatible with your door handles.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!
—Kathleen Saxe, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Just like an app store provides apps for your phone, npm supplies small pieces of code that developers use to build websites, mobile apps, and cloud platforms.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Cianfrance supplies a real jerk of a manager in Peter Dinklage’s Mitch, on whom Jeffrey spies by setting up baby monitors in the back office.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
For example, China supplies India with 70 to 80 percent of its active pharmaceutical ingredients.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
Linen, which comes from the flax plant, is abundant in France, and other European nations such as Belgium and the Netherlands, all of which are renowned for producing high-quality linen that supplies the global luxury apparel industry.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
But that huge exception is in the form of Michelle Yeoh, who supplies a healthy dose of star power to play the role of the titular devil child’s loving mother, Lady Yin.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Its labor-intensive process, coupled with the lengthening season and a changing American economy, has made farmers rely increasingly on migrant labor through the government’s H-2A visa program, which supplies the agriculture industry with temporary foreign workers.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
The state budget also supplies the 17 UNC-system schools with tens of millions in funding based on enrollment.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
The launch arrangement between Northrop and SpaceX abrogates NASA's preference to maintain two independent means of delivering supplies to the space station.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
The old residence no longer had electricity or running water, so supporters brought them supplies.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Grab yours at select theatres while supplies last.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Lindor is involved in various charitable initiatives and mentorship, including the annual distribution of backpacks and school supplies to students in Queens.
—John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Page Municipal Airport was originally called Glen Canyon Airport and was built to transport workers and supplies for the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Odighizuwa and his foundation have benefited more than 150 families, providing them with educational equipment, school supplies, sports equipment, as well as movie nights and other events.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
The type of metal and finish also factor into how to clean door handles, so make sure to use cleaning supplies that are compatible with your door handles.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!
—Kathleen Saxe, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
Parker supplies a ready solution that nicely dovetails with Kennedy’s hostility toward vaccines, and pharmaceutical interventions against disease in general.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Just like an app store provides apps for your phone, npm supplies small pieces of code that developers use to build websites, mobile apps, and cloud platforms.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Cianfrance supplies a real jerk of a manager in Peter Dinklage’s Mitch, on whom Jeffrey spies by setting up baby monitors in the back office.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
For example, China supplies India with 70 to 80 percent of its active pharmaceutical ingredients.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
Linen, which comes from the flax plant, is abundant in France, and other European nations such as Belgium and the Netherlands, all of which are renowned for producing high-quality linen that supplies the global luxury apparel industry.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
But that huge exception is in the form of Michelle Yeoh, who supplies a healthy dose of star power to play the role of the titular devil child’s loving mother, Lady Yin.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Its labor-intensive process, coupled with the lengthening season and a changing American economy, has made farmers rely increasingly on migrant labor through the government’s H-2A visa program, which supplies the agriculture industry with temporary foreign workers.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
The state budget also supplies the 17 UNC-system schools with tens of millions in funding based on enrollment.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplies
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Before that, investors will monitor economic data on retail sales, import prices, the housing market and business inventories due Tuesday.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, while the combination of pent up demand and ample inventories propped up sales over the summer, Smoke warns consumers are likely to soon see prices affected by tariffs as 2026 models arrive.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Likewise, endorsing the belief that a college degree is important for economic success is different than agreeing that the typical college curriculum equips students with essential job skills.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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This exposure not only equips future talent with real-world AI experience, but also ensures companies benefit from a workforce already trained in their technology.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The ectoin in the formula provides antioxidant protection, while glycerin and niacinamide make your skin texture springy and your moisture barrier strong.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The uncertainty was compounded by the lack of a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which provides guidance on vaccine use to the CDC.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Providing both a blueprint for success and supplemental funds to other racing venues within the state, the piece of property within rock-throwing distance of the Tennessee state line has helped initiate a renaissance.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Those tactics are also used to generate funds meant to help the regime subvert international sanctions and develop its nuclear weapons programs, according to the US government.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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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 hurricane center gives the system an 80% chance of formation through the next seven days.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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And podcasting gives me the perfect platform to do that.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 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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The scandal also hands fresh ammunition to Nigel Farage’s far-right Reform Party, which is already leading in the polls.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Myke hands her her acoustic guitar and gives her a kiss.—
Allison P. Davis,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Supplies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplies. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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