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
Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The idea was controversial, because volcanoes were always thought to act independently, tapping their own supplies of molten, eruptible rock.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
The Thriving Texas Families program sends millions of dollars in state funding to pregnancy centers each year, for non-medical supplies and services.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
The strait, through which about 20% of the world’s oil and gas supplies are shipped, is also a chokepoint for global fertilizer.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
Problems with electricity supplies and snow have prompted local authorities to suspend school classes until the situation improves.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
These systems face rising costs for labor, medical supplies, and pharmaceuticals.
—Demetrius Atsalis, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
But Iran's attacks are still choking off oil supplies and raising food and fuel prices far beyond the Middle East.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Fertilizer prices have soared since the Iran war began at the end of February and led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to most shipping, disrupting urea and sulphur supplies from the Gulf.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The company headquartered in King of Prussia, just outside Philadelphia, is home to the official bat of Major League Baseball — and supplies a few Phillies players with custom bats.
—Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Feeding sainfoin to cattle, or mixing it with alfalfa, can improve health while reducing methane emissions that get part of the blame for the climate warming that is shrinking the snowpack that supplies the river.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Dimon also noted the risk that China may invade Taiwan is likely—something that is particularly concerning as Taiwan supplies 90% of the world’s most advanced microchips.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
The costumes are by Fernando Hernandez, and Fernanda Oliveira supplies additional new choreography.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
But what really counts is the mountain snowpack, which serves as a giant natural reservoir that supplies at least 70% of the Colorado River’s water each year.
—Jonathan Thompson, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Most shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway for global oil and gas transport that supplies roughly one-fifth of the world’s crude oil, has been halted since early March, after the war started.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
The car manufacturer already supplies its trucks for use by lifeguards, says Tiffany Shido, Toyota’s general manager of brand, cross-vehicle line and media.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
Meanwhile, employees at both DFW Airport and Love Field are collecting donations – including nonperishable food, hygiene items, baby supplies, and gas or grocery gift cards – to further support federal aviation workers affected by the shutdown.
—Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The idea was controversial, because volcanoes were always thought to act independently, tapping their own supplies of molten, eruptible rock.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
The Thriving Texas Families program sends millions of dollars in state funding to pregnancy centers each year, for non-medical supplies and services.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
The strait, through which about 20% of the world’s oil and gas supplies are shipped, is also a chokepoint for global fertilizer.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
Problems with electricity supplies and snow have prompted local authorities to suspend school classes until the situation improves.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
These systems face rising costs for labor, medical supplies, and pharmaceuticals.
—Demetrius Atsalis, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
But Iran's attacks are still choking off oil supplies and raising food and fuel prices far beyond the Middle East.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Fertilizer prices have soared since the Iran war began at the end of February and led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to most shipping, disrupting urea and sulphur supplies from the Gulf.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 20 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
The company headquartered in King of Prussia, just outside Philadelphia, is home to the official bat of Major League Baseball — and supplies a few Phillies players with custom bats.
—Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Feeding sainfoin to cattle, or mixing it with alfalfa, can improve health while reducing methane emissions that get part of the blame for the climate warming that is shrinking the snowpack that supplies the river.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Dimon also noted the risk that China may invade Taiwan is likely—something that is particularly concerning as Taiwan supplies 90% of the world’s most advanced microchips.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
The costumes are by Fernando Hernandez, and Fernanda Oliveira supplies additional new choreography.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
But what really counts is the mountain snowpack, which serves as a giant natural reservoir that supplies at least 70% of the Colorado River’s water each year.
—Jonathan Thompson, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Most shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway for global oil and gas transport that supplies roughly one-fifth of the world’s crude oil, has been halted since early March, after the war started.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
The car manufacturer already supplies its trucks for use by lifeguards, says Tiffany Shido, Toyota’s general manager of brand, cross-vehicle line and media.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplies
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March saw one of the largest drawdowns on global oil inventories on record.—
Chloé Farand,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Crude is effectively trading on a geopolitical risk premium as investors hedge against prolonged disruptions and critically low inventories, Goldman said.—
Lee Ying Shan,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Jason Harris, who serves as the associate dean for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at Purdue, stated that the experience provided by the Alpha-E equips students with the technical skills necessary for the evolving energy sector.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
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This act requires all public colleges and universities in California to improve financial aid accessibility for student parents and equips colleges to better identify and support them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Through adoptions, education, outreach, and field services, the shelter provides critical support to promote responsible pet care in the community.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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This extreme volatility provides a critical opportunity for industry leaders to look beyond surface-level price swings and focus on the fundamental constraints actually driving the market.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Steyer told the outlet the funds existed to provide a vehicle for foreign investors rather than to dodge taxes.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Any unused funds from this fiscal year will go back into the district’s general fund balance.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 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
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In addition to police support, TitanSafety furnishes access to the university’s Mobile Crisis Team, Counseling and Psychological Services and much more.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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This kit gives you the tools to protect yourself and your loved ones — especially vulnerable groups like children, older adults, and those with chronic conditions.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those are two key factors courts weigh in issuing TROs, after which a judge gives a fuller consideration as the legal process plays out.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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Families or groups tend to go out for kebabs, and the standard repertoires available at these restaurants appeal broadly by design.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Some of it comes from being different ages, playing different instruments and different repertoires.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
22 Dec. 2025
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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 31 Mar. 2026.
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