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
Amanda Rock, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
Among the group’s most visible efforts is the Convoy of Toys, a charitable initiative that delivers toys and essential supplies to families affected by natural disasters.
—Michael Cuviello, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
Susie Blann, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The material is also a critical component of the electrical grids that supply power to data facilities, El-Shawarby noted.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Place art supplies like crayons, markers, and pencils in unusual places around the house—like kitchen cabinets and clothing drawers.
—Amanda Rock, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
Among the group’s most visible efforts is the Convoy of Toys, a charitable initiative that delivers toys and essential supplies to families affected by natural disasters.
—Michael Cuviello, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
In a Facebook post on Saturday, Ukraine’s General Staff said both the refinery and port are used to supply Moscow’s armed forces.
—Susie Blann, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The material is also a critical component of the electrical grids that supply power to data facilities, El-Shawarby noted.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supply
Noun
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In the event of a tornado watch, the NWS recommends folks review and discuss emergency plans, take inventory of supplies and check their safe room.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Lighthouse’s ultimate goal is to nurture talent and to bundle the advertising inventory in all of these shows to sell across digital ad networks.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The property is equipped with a heating system.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2026
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My in-destination partners are equipped to handle any unexpected challenges swiftly, maintaining the quality and enjoyment of your travel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The county has still provided no clear answers about why west Altadena didn’t receive prompt evacuation alerts, or saw minimal firefighters, during the Eaton fire, according to relatives of the victims.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Zelenskyy noted that providing interceptors was not enough to help fight drone attacks.—
SYLVIE CORBET,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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The repertoire of the Three Italian Tenors — Gianni Leccese, Ugo Tarquini and Alessandro Fantoni — ranges from Italian songs to opera.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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Their voices caress each other as much as their wandering fingers do as two of country music’s best collaborators each add another blockbuster duet to their repertoire.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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There’s plenty of profit to be made off the infectious enthusiasm for the game and the frills that the flush player can furnish their setup with, but while the new crop of mahj-centric entrepreneurs are gaining, is anyone losing?—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Rousseaus furnished the property with their own artwork, antiques, heirloom porcelain, and glassware.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Noting some confusion over the like-for-like numbers this year, given recent changes to the business structure, the analysts said that weapon and ammunition growth will remain elevated, and there is scope for its naval business to be resilient, too.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The dozens of demonstrators who signed up to give their public comment had to wait outside.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Dominican Republic has allowed just 10 runs through five World Baseball Classic games, five of which came in its pool-play finale against Venezuela on Wednesday.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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From that point, the cycle of roaming from beach to pool to spa to catamaran to tennis courts takes over, moving at the speed set entirely by you, the guest.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Its immaculately neat pantry, which Lorna provisioned on an industrial scale, held enough supplies to get them through months of being cut off by fires or cyclones.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Swyngedouw called for greater emphasis by governments on provisioning water as a public service.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Supply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supply. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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