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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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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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
William Jones, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
The online sale for the four concerts will continue while supplies last and will run through the day of each respective show.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Shaolei Ren, IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2025
The Boise Edelweiss Band, Treasure Valley Musik Meisters and Suono Dolce Tuba Quartet will supply tunes.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2025
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Noun
This includes medical delivery breakthroughs, such as their recent completion of proof-of-concept flights with Mass General Brigham and validation by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for medical supply delivery.
—William Jones, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
The online sale for the four concerts will continue while supplies last and will run through the day of each respective show.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
In many cases, the water is drawn from the same municipal systems that supply homes and businesses.
—Shaolei Ren, IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2025
The Boise Edelweiss Band, Treasure Valley Musik Meisters and Suono Dolce Tuba Quartet will supply tunes.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supply
Noun
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Less than four months of inventory indicates a seller's market; more than six signals a buyer's market.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Their collection is carefully chosen—a thoughtful selection rather than a catch-all inventory.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 49ers were well equipped in the waning moments.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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All three yachts have won awards, charter well, and are equipped with cutting-edge technology as well as exceptional entertainment features.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The triangular lights have a solar panel on the long, top side that generates power throughout the day to provide up to eight hours of lighting overnight.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Dario Essugo and Andrey Santos (following his return from Strasbourg on loan) provide more options in midfield.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Monagas is also an actor, with a large repertoire of work in her portfolio.—
Vandana Pawa,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Here's how adding them to your diet might affect you—and the best ways to incorporate them into your repertoire.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Available for sale on the company’s website, Ten Runner offers a taste that is on the stronger side for bourbon, while furnishing notes of caramel, almond, and apple, without too sweet a finish.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In most organizations, furnishing an office is handled predictably.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What was meant to be a moment of silence for Kirk on the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday evening soon gave way to flashes of a vitriolic political divide that would escalate in the aftermath of the 31-year-old’s death.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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The development pool is designed to give younger players access to daily practices, training sessions and a dedicated performance staff.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the demographics reverse, smaller labor pools are available and more creativity is needed by employers to build a team.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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The property includes a 4,900-square-foot hatchery, 550 outdoor vats, and a modern home with a pool.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Operations is responsible for ensuring those resources are provisioned correctly, reachable by the right services and compliant with organizational policy.—
Ronak Desai,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Lacy said that sandhill crane parents will provision their chicks with high-protein food sources such as bugs, worms and fish.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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“Supply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supply. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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