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
Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
Gripped by a worsening economic crisis, Cuba’s government recently adopted rationing measures to protect essential services and ration fuel supplies for key sectors.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
But deputies did not properly investigate her discovery of a GPS tracker hidden on her car or a backpack filled with suspicious supplies, according to an internal affairs investigation.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
The fund isn’t intended to be used for routine classroom costs, like basic materials and supplies, and should be calculated to include any Medicaid reimbursements, according to the bill.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
The host cities are spread across Northern Italy without streamlined travel connection, meaning Finoff has had to bring extra staff and supplies to each site.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
This is the fourth flight of the crew Dragon, which will be bring up nearly 7,000 pounds of supplies, dock to the station 41 hours after launch and remain on the station for three weeks.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
With just a few supplies and some elbow grease, your ice maker will be back to producing fresh, clean ice in no time.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Declining foreign reserves have led to import restrictions that undermine energy supplies and the vital manufacturing industry.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
Rapid growth in Albemarle’s energy storage business, which supplies battery materials, and cost-cutting measures across the company helped boost efficiency, Masters said.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
And Verizon — through a 10-year, $176 million contract with the Department of Homeland Security, including ICE — supplies the communications infrastructure that facilitates raids, detention centers, and deportations.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Duffy’s company supplies inexpensive glass pipes and other harm reduction products to organizations like New Hampshire’s SOS.
—Alex Hogan, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
Mai’s label boss Mustard, who has credits on every track, supplies some of his most subtle beats here.
—Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026
Freezing temperatures play an important role in regulating plant, animal, and insect life cycles, replenishing snow pack that supplies fresh water, and sustaining snow and ice needed for winter recreation and local economies.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
The automaker said roughly $900 million in unexpected tariff costs were to blame, as well as the impact of a fire at an aluminum plant that supplies Ford’s F-Series pickup trucks.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Her company only supplies gas and electricity priced at cost in Ohio.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
Hospitals are so poorly equipped that patients are asked to provide supplies needed for their care, from syringes to surgical screws.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
Gripped by a worsening economic crisis, Cuba’s government recently adopted rationing measures to protect essential services and ration fuel supplies for key sectors.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
But deputies did not properly investigate her discovery of a GPS tracker hidden on her car or a backpack filled with suspicious supplies, according to an internal affairs investigation.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
The fund isn’t intended to be used for routine classroom costs, like basic materials and supplies, and should be calculated to include any Medicaid reimbursements, according to the bill.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
The host cities are spread across Northern Italy without streamlined travel connection, meaning Finoff has had to bring extra staff and supplies to each site.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
This is the fourth flight of the crew Dragon, which will be bring up nearly 7,000 pounds of supplies, dock to the station 41 hours after launch and remain on the station for three weeks.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
With just a few supplies and some elbow grease, your ice maker will be back to producing fresh, clean ice in no time.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Declining foreign reserves have led to import restrictions that undermine energy supplies and the vital manufacturing industry.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
For what quantum mechanics actually supplies is the probabilities of measurement outcomes.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
Rapid growth in Albemarle’s energy storage business, which supplies battery materials, and cost-cutting measures across the company helped boost efficiency, Masters said.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
And Verizon — through a 10-year, $176 million contract with the Department of Homeland Security, including ICE — supplies the communications infrastructure that facilitates raids, detention centers, and deportations.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Duffy’s company supplies inexpensive glass pipes and other harm reduction products to organizations like New Hampshire’s SOS.
—Alex Hogan, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
Mai’s label boss Mustard, who has credits on every track, supplies some of his most subtle beats here.
—Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026
Freezing temperatures play an important role in regulating plant, animal, and insect life cycles, replenishing snow pack that supplies fresh water, and sustaining snow and ice needed for winter recreation and local economies.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
The automaker said roughly $900 million in unexpected tariff costs were to blame, as well as the impact of a fire at an aluminum plant that supplies Ford’s F-Series pickup trucks.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Her company only supplies gas and electricity priced at cost in Ohio.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplies
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Documents ranged from official descriptions of the cotton experiment led by engineer Eduardo Chávez on the Mexican side of the US-Mexico border to inventories listing of the belongings carried by deportees returning to Mexico.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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Archivists created inventories and catalogs, attached labels identifying genre and content, and developed filing systems using baskets, shelves, and wall niches.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
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My experience as a prosecutor and judge handling family cases, plus my role as Senate Finance Chair overseeing budgets, equips me to run the program effectively, maximizing collections for Texas children.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Understanding your triggers better equips you for future anxious moments.—
Stefanie Groner,
Glamour,
4 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the brunt of the impact will fall on other agencies within DHS, a sprawling department that includes the Transportation Security Administration, which provides airport security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Coast Guard.—
Riley Beggin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Mecklenburg County provides a significant amount of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ funding, as voted on annually by county commissioners.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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An undisclosed amount of funds had disappeared, and the unidentified brother was convinced McBride took it, the report read.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Commissioners Court held performative sessions that ignored resident concerns and spent significant taxpayer funds defending maps that prioritized political gain over local governance.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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The opening hour furnishes a number of similarly affecting beats, providing enough wit and energy to launch us into the daunting home stretch with a cautious smile.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
26 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The bill also gives the legal right to anyone who is harmed by such material to seek a remedy and bring an action against the entity that distributed the material.—
Mohamed Suliman,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Health Benefits of Turmeric Latte The primary compound in turmeric, curcumin, gives turmeric lattes their bright yellow color.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
16 Feb. 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
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 20 Feb. 2026.
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