Synonyms of supplies

supplies 1 of 2

noun

plural of supply

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inventories
• funds
• repertoires
• pools
• reservoirs
• stocks
• budgets
• resources
• forces
• sources
• reserves
• stockpiles
• hoards
• replacements
• caches
• purses
• refills
• mines
• fountains
• renewals
• pots
• wells
• springs
• nest eggs
• kitties
• wellsprings

supplies

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of supply

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• equips
• furnishes
• provisions
• outfits
• rigs
• fits (out)
• prepares
• kits (up or out)
• stores
• arms
• girds
• accoutres
• presents
• stocks
• portions
• donates
• distributes
• dispenses
• contributes
• deals (out)
• fortifies
• hands out
• bestows
• parcels (out)
• doles out
• allocates
• metes (out)
• prorates
• apportions
• allots
• gives
• assigns
• refits
• reequips
• refurnishes
• reoutfits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deprives
• strips
• divests
• dispossesses

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provides
• gives
• hands
• furnishes
• feeds
• distributes
• delivers
• hands over
• dispenses
• portions
• deals (out)
• allocates
• transfers
• administers
• plies (with)
• apportions
• parcels (out)
• doles out
• assigns
• metes (out)
• prorates
• cedes
• makes over
• deeds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• holds (back)
• reserves
• keeps (back)
• retains
• maintains
• withholds
• preserves
• saves
• conserves
• keeps up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of supplies

Noun

Guidance includes carrying ample water and supplies, checking road and weather conditions in advance and taking an alternative means of communication, such as a satellite communicator or emergency beacon. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

It is generally recommended to stock up on supplies that will last you anywhere between three days and a week. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026

Between tuition, books, supplies and all the other costs that arrive with a new academic year, transportation is one area where students and families may be looking to save. — New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026

The move follows months of Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries and logistics hubs that have disrupted fuel supplies and online commerce, deepening economic strain and public frustration as Russia’s war enters its fifth year. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Those in the area who wish to donate supplies such as water and sports drinks are asked to drop them off at Clear Fork Bank in Mineral Wells. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

The giveaway handed out 1,000 meals, 1,000 drinks and 2,000 buckets of emergency supplies. — Chris Tye, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

McConville said each year this grant helps supplement the district’s ag program by providing resources to modernize curriculum, enhance facilities and equipment, purchase essential supplies and connect students with real-world career pathways. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Once the night session concludes, an overnight crew drops supplies at each bar and cart, including the souvenir cups, vodka, lemonade and ice. — Jason Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Verb

The incident supplies the stakes, the essay supplies the framing, and the pause supplies the reassurance, all timed and sequenced by the company being written about. — Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Its Navico Group sells marine electronics and technology, while its Mercury Marine supplies engines and maintains a parts and accessories business. — Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

According to the listing, the lamps are made to match those used in Pizza Hut restaurants, and the business supplies some remodeled locations. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

No evidence was provided that BYD directly supplies the People’s Liberation Army. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 18 Aug. 2026

Then Blue Origin, which supplies ULA with the first-stage booster’s two BE-4 engines, had its own explosive issue during a hot fire test on their pad at Canaveral’s Launch Complex 36. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026

Usually, the two will grow together, so the bottom plant, called the rootstock, supplies water and nutrients to the top plant, called the scion, which bears the branches and leaves. — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

If Waltz supplies the strategic vision, Bartos is the one responsible for translating philosophy into management. — Bethany Mandel, The Washington Examiner, 16 Aug. 2026

The reservoir supplies water to 20 million people in multiple Southwestern states. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026