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

Global crude prices settled as high as $114 a barrel in May, as strikes in the Middle East and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz choked off supplies from the Gulf. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

This free pet pantry offers free pet food, treats and supplies for dogs, cats and other small animals. — Mary Eber, CBS News, 14 July 2026

But a July 2 flight to Caracas on a larger Boeing 737 brought in over 9,000 pounds of essential supplies, the airline said. — Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Items that are typically exempt from tax during these events include clothing, school supplies, and computers (laptops and tablets). — Courtney Johnston, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026

The spread of the disease, which has led to more than 700 deaths in the DRC and parts of Uganda, has been aided by rampant misinformation and a major deficit in health supplies. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 14 July 2026

Fastenal — The industrial and construction supplies company was up by 1% after Rothschild & Co Redburn initiated coverage on the stock with a buy rating. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 13 July 2026

The Carry's replaceable battery supplies up to four hours of training time (variable on usage and operating conditions) per charge. — Shirl Leigh july 13, New Atlas, 13 July 2026

Little by little, basic supplies, such as boots and uniforms, were no longer being replaced when they got worn out. — Juan Carlos Albarran, The Conversation, 13 July 2026

Verb

The bacteria legionella was found in the water back in June in a pipeline that also supplies water to the building's refrigerators, water fountains and any other line that produces water. — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Nearby gear shop Mudroom supplies the hotel with e-bikes, which can often be more efficient for getting around in summer when roads are congested with traffic. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026

Attendees can learn how compost improves soil structure, aids moisture retention and supplies slow-release nutrients, and can join composting experts to explore backyard and worm composting through live demonstrations. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 12 July 2026

Adidas has presented the Golden Boot trophy since 2010 and supplies the official match ball for the tournament. — Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

California is significant because the state supplies nearly half of the vegetables and more than three-quarters of the fruits and nuts eaten in the United States. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

How protein fits into your daily diet Protein supplies the amino acids your body uses to repair muscle, produce enzymes and keep hunger in check. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

Echodyne also supplies sensors for autonomous systems operating beyond visual line of sight. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

Through businesses including Rio Grande, LeachGarner, Richline Jewelry, Nordt and Silpada, the company supplies retailers, brands, manufacturers and independent jewelers, giving it a key role in the broader jewelry ecosystem. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 7 July 2026