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
Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
The family sells possessions for cash, purchases supplies to continue onward, hires a driver but can’t afford to be driven the full distance.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
The following day, Sharp took him food, clothing, a wig, and other supplies.
—Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Hungary’s government, however, has accused Ukraine of deliberately holding up supplies of Russian crude, and has vowed to take strong countermeasures against Kyiv until oil flows resume.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Electricity supplies are mostly regulated at the state level and managed across regions, using market structures that vary across the country.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
There will also be free T-shirts, cupcakes and popcorn while supplies last.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
The clinic had no blood supplies or transfusion capabilities.
—Sarah El Deeb, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Those were near presidios to provide Apaches with with supplies, food and money.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The Biden administration declassified intelligence findings that showed Iran supplies Moscow with attack drones and has assisted the Kremlin with building a drone-manufacturing factory.
—Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The ductwork that supplies the heated and cooled air must also be designed and installed with great care.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2026
For the Spéirling, Helix supplies a bespoke drive system featuring two of its SPX242-94 motors fine-tuned to work with McMurtry's bespoke gearbox.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
This mix supplies illumination for both tasks and decorative accents.
—Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Raymond Aceto supplies the booming offstage bass for the Friar.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
The DuPont spinoff, which supplies all sorts of materials used to make semiconductors, also announced a $500 million buyback.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Organization supplies Time to organize.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
The two teenagers had brought knives, plastic bags, and other supplies from Rachel’s home before driving to a remote area near the Pennsylvania border.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
The family sells possessions for cash, purchases supplies to continue onward, hires a driver but can’t afford to be driven the full distance.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
The following day, Sharp took him food, clothing, a wig, and other supplies.
—Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Hungary’s government, however, has accused Ukraine of deliberately holding up supplies of Russian crude, and has vowed to take strong countermeasures against Kyiv until oil flows resume.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Electricity supplies are mostly regulated at the state level and managed across regions, using market structures that vary across the country.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
There will also be free T-shirts, cupcakes and popcorn while supplies last.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
The clinic had no blood supplies or transfusion capabilities.
—Sarah El Deeb, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Those were near presidios to provide Apaches with with supplies, food and money.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Fish emulsion supplies essential nutrients and supports soil microbial health, while liquid seaweed adds trace elements and growth hormones that enhance plant resilience and reduce drought stress.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The Biden administration declassified intelligence findings that showed Iran supplies Moscow with attack drones and has assisted the Kremlin with building a drone-manufacturing factory.
—Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The ductwork that supplies the heated and cooled air must also be designed and installed with great care.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2026
For the Spéirling, Helix supplies a bespoke drive system featuring two of its SPX242-94 motors fine-tuned to work with McMurtry's bespoke gearbox.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
This mix supplies illumination for both tasks and decorative accents.
—Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Raymond Aceto supplies the booming offstage bass for the Friar.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
The DuPont spinoff, which supplies all sorts of materials used to make semiconductors, also announced a $500 million buyback.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Organization supplies Time to organize.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplies
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But Ukraine’s inventories of Patriot batteries and their PAC-3 missiles are limited, as Zelensky made clear in recent remarks.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Trump dismissed reports suggesting that recent military operations against Iran were rapidly depleting key missile inventories, arguing instead that the US is moving to significantly strengthen its industrial base.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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Choates is also the founder of Parenting With a Purpose, which equips parents with resources and support to raise resilient and compassionate children.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Or, this versatile, lightweight neck pillow from Trtl is much less bulky than your average option but still provides support by keeping your neck upright while padding it.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Bluehost provides a more streamlined, beginner-friendly experience owing to its Wondersuite website creation tools.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Emergency funds need a PR makeover.—
Christine Benz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The deputy chief investment officer manages investment strategy for public funds, including global stocks and bonds.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 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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The company furnishes filmmakers with the names, emails, IP addresses and locations of viewers, according to founder and CEO Scott Glosserman, which can help inform marketing and community engagement strategies.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Live Nation’s access to Ticketmaster data gives it a lot of competitive advantages with projecting pricing, which could now include shows that are not its own.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Local original artwork from contemporary Mexican artists lines the walls, custom furniture gives the spaces a stylish touch, and there’s a library with an honor bar that overlooks the peaceful (and oh-so-green) Parque Lincoln.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Verb
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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 11 Mar. 2026.
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