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
Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 May 2026
The stadium is now used by people seeking shelter from gangs, who now control key routes to and from the capital, choking off vital supplies in the Caribbean nation grappling with a deepening hunger crisis.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Despite the United States’ world-leading oil production and refining capacity, the country is increasingly dependent on Middle Eastern supplies for the specific base oils that comprise most modern motor oils and lubricants.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Fixing the honeybee sculpture To fix the honeybee, Elder has to order more supplies worth hundreds of dollars and disassemble it in order to eventually put it back together.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
David Munkley, the eastern Congo director of World Vision, said Friday more equipment and supplies are still needed.
—Jean-Yves Kamale, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!
—Kathleen Saxe, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Thai rescue diver Norrased Palasing had said on Wednesday that getting the men out of the cave would not be easy, with initial efforts to bring in supplies and let the men get some energy back.
—Nick Duffy, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Its closure has triggered the largest disruption to oil supplies in history.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 4 June 2026
One such prize, the Nancy, was transporting 2,000 muskets, 30 tons of musket balls and a massive 15-inch brass mortar – supplies the American army desperately needed for the war effort.
—Christopher Magra, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
At speeds unimaginable even a year ago, AI supplies investors with a confident, seemingly thorough and impressively well informed analysis.
—Anna Demeo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Angela’s chemistry with daughter Ainsley (Michelle Randolph) is equally vital — the dynamic duo often supplies the series’ comic relief.
—Kai Naima Williams, Variety, 27 May 2026
Fueled by a deep connection to the land, the Weston runs its own 50-acre regenerative farm that, in peak season, supplies 90% of the produce served at its onsite restaurant, the Left Bank.
—Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
Warthen more recently partnered with Aspen Moon Farm and Esoterra Culinary Garden, which supplies many of the city’s award-winning restaurants.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
The company supplies airframe and engine structures and landing gear, among other aerospace products.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
The company, spun off from DuPont in the fall, is a technology firm that supplies the materials and chemicals used to make advanced computer chips.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Noun
To work around these limitations, epidemiologists in the field have turned to broader-spectrum diagnostic kits and alternative rapid assays, though shortages of testing supplies and the logistical difficulties of operating in remote outbreak regions continue to hamper response efforts.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 May 2026
The stadium is now used by people seeking shelter from gangs, who now control key routes to and from the capital, choking off vital supplies in the Caribbean nation grappling with a deepening hunger crisis.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Despite the United States’ world-leading oil production and refining capacity, the country is increasingly dependent on Middle Eastern supplies for the specific base oils that comprise most modern motor oils and lubricants.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Fixing the honeybee sculpture To fix the honeybee, Elder has to order more supplies worth hundreds of dollars and disassemble it in order to eventually put it back together.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
David Munkley, the eastern Congo director of World Vision, said Friday more equipment and supplies are still needed.
—Jean-Yves Kamale, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!
—Kathleen Saxe, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Thai rescue diver Norrased Palasing had said on Wednesday that getting the men out of the cave would not be easy, with initial efforts to bring in supplies and let the men get some energy back.
—Nick Duffy, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Its closure has triggered the largest disruption to oil supplies in history.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Verb
This heritage can be felt everywhere, from the original kitchen (now reception) where the current owners’ grandmother used to sit, to the enormous vegetable garden that supplies the kitchen each day.
—Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 4 June 2026
One such prize, the Nancy, was transporting 2,000 muskets, 30 tons of musket balls and a massive 15-inch brass mortar – supplies the American army desperately needed for the war effort.
—Christopher Magra, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
At speeds unimaginable even a year ago, AI supplies investors with a confident, seemingly thorough and impressively well informed analysis.
—Anna Demeo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Angela’s chemistry with daughter Ainsley (Michelle Randolph) is equally vital — the dynamic duo often supplies the series’ comic relief.
—Kai Naima Williams, Variety, 27 May 2026
Fueled by a deep connection to the land, the Weston runs its own 50-acre regenerative farm that, in peak season, supplies 90% of the produce served at its onsite restaurant, the Left Bank.
—Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
Warthen more recently partnered with Aspen Moon Farm and Esoterra Culinary Garden, which supplies many of the city’s award-winning restaurants.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
The company supplies airframe and engine structures and landing gear, among other aerospace products.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
The company, spun off from DuPont in the fall, is a technology firm that supplies the materials and chemicals used to make advanced computer chips.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplies
Noun
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Overall oil inventories in the US shrank to the lowest level in more than two decades last week.—
Devika Krishna Kumar,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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The current level of inventories does not point to an immediate shortage.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Instead of taking up any of the ultra-limited floor space inside the cabin, or expanding that cabin into something larger and heavier that many buyers don't want to tow, Encore equips the ROG trailer with a deployable part-time bathroom inside a rugged cargo box up on the trailer tongue.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 June 2026
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Our enterprise-wide AI education and literacy program equips team members with the skills to apply AI responsibly and effectively, ensuring technology adoption drives real operational change.—
Marcus Balzereit,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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With elevations ranging from 5,500 feet to nearly 13,000 feet, the varied topography of the forest provides a vast playground suited for every season.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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As charging partner, ABB also provides all the facilities to replenish the Formula E cars between sessions.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Let’s analyze two funds from the sector to see this phenomenon at work.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The loan debt, however, remained on the Grove project’s books — though that entity never received the funds, Brooks said.—
Jay Weaver
June 6,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
Verb
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The agency furnishes those six apartments and provides dishes and other essentials.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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The identification of that fake photo now furnishes an alibi for those who want to deny the real bombing.—
Mahsa Alimardani,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This is not the only palace hotel on the Bosphorus, as views from the water will attest, but its smaller size compared to the competition gives it the exclusivity for which Four Seasons properties are known.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Landing the greatest shooter in NBA history gives Li-Ning a marquee athlete and further strengthens China's growing presence in the league.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Learning a dozen-plus pitchers, getting a grasp on their repertoires, determining how they can best be handled and what makes each tick was a challenge, along with understanding how the Rays do things.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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This is about the leap toward specificity, to diving below the surface of the most broadly appealing, easy-to-synthesize dishes — the ones, from any nation’s cuisine, that rarely make their way into restaurant repertoires.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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For example, the female carpenter bee provisions her nest with nectar and pollen, lays the eggs, and then the eggs hatch in late summer to fall.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 Dec. 2025
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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 7 Jun. 2026.
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