as in inventory
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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1
as in to equip
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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2
as in to provide
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 supply
Kathleen Gallagher, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
And while Higgins says the growing supply will eventually make the line at the distillery and the culture around it obsolete, for the moment, the die-hard fandom is evident every day on the distillery grounds.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 15 July 2025
Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Demand for electricity is rising everywhere, including the U.S., and utilities need to ensure that the grid is well supplied with technologies that exist today.
—Justin Worland, Time, 17 July 2025
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Noun
Many expect to see fusion energy production providing a clean, safe and virtually unlimited supply of electrical energy by the mid-2030’s.
—Kathleen Gallagher, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
And while Higgins says the growing supply will eventually make the line at the distillery and the culture around it obsolete, for the moment, the die-hard fandom is evident every day on the distillery grounds.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 15 July 2025
Verb
Approval of Trump's Handling of Epstein Files A chart supplied by Statista showing the percentage of U.S. voters who approve and disapprove of the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files, and other issues.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Demand for electricity is rising everywhere, including the U.S., and utilities need to ensure that the grid is well supplied with technologies that exist today.
—Justin Worland, Time, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supply
Noun
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Fearing high costs from tariffs, Jones stocked up at the beginning of the year, roughly doubling his inventory.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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While price reductions would be welcomed by buyers, a reduction of the state's overall inventory would exacerbate New Jersey's shortage of homes.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
Verb
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In other words, he was thrust into a challenging role that he was no longer equipped to handle.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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In this way, musicians are uniquely equipped for reinvention.—
Victoria Chynoweth,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The village’s economic incentive award program provides financial assistance to eligible new or expanding businesses in the downtown tax increment financing district.—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Dobbins, just signed last month, got a one-year deal to come in, be a veteran presence in the room and provide juice both in the running game and as a pass protector.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
Noun
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His defensive repertoire has expanded to include first base, second base and third base.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Add this recipe to your repertoire for a no-fail crowd pleaser that will be a winner with friends and family no matter what the occasion.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Some players also furnished The Observer with previously unseen photos and videos from that remarkable season, and those will also be displayed.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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Truly a move-in-ready opportunity, Swan Manor is being offered fully furnished.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
Verb
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After the winners were announced, the couples were given two envelopes, one of which contained the $100,000 cash prize and the other didn’t.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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The ranges are sourced from quarterly tax documents, and employers must give their permission for the department to release their names.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Individuals will have access to a truly global pool of mentors, available on-demand for specific questions or challenges, particularly within rapidly evolving fields.—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Board member Cheryl Mayes led the selection committee, which narrowed the pool of more than 20 applicants to seven finalists before selecting Dakash, according to the announcement.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
15 July 2025
Verb
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On iOS, attackers deliver the malware through fake software frameworks or enterprise provisioning profiles, often disguised as legitimate components.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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The culprit could be that the laptop hasn’t been fully provisioned, the external hardware hasn’t been approved by IT or both.—
Daniel Root,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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“Supply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supply. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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