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
Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Prices are subject to rapid, unpredictable changes due to factors like, but not limited to, supply/demand, weather, and geopolitical events.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Phil Stewart, USA Today, 30 May 2026
By the following year, the state was supplying $15 million in recurring taxpayer dollars per year to the institution.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
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Noun
The trickle of traffic comes as the strait has been effectively shut for three months, keeping one-fifth of the world’s oil supplies as well as 2,000 ships trapped in the Persian Gulf.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Prices are subject to rapid, unpredictable changes due to factors like, but not limited to, supply/demand, weather, and geopolitical events.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Verb
Trump has effectively imposed a fuel blockade on the island by threatening tariffs on countries supplying it with fuel, igniting seemingly endless power outages and delivering new blows to the island's already ailing economy.
—Phil Stewart, USA Today, 30 May 2026
By the following year, the state was supplying $15 million in recurring taxpayer dollars per year to the institution.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supply
Noun
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The inventory includes everything from miniature robes and special toiletries to a tent where the kiddos can sleep with toys to keep them entertained.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Equipped with dual robotic arms, the robot can autonomously perform tasks such as material handling, shelf picking, inventory replenishment, and internal transportation.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Accessibility There are six rooms with accessible showers, which can also be equipped with a chair if necessary.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Outside, the pool house is equipped with an outdoor fireplace for cooking, ideal for whipping up meals during pool parties and the like.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Plans are underway to provide wetsuits to the men and the rescue divers taught the group how to use the specialized equipment.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The policies proposed by the candidates range from eliminating key environmental laws to providing free childcare and college tuition.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Noun
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More performers and repertoire will be announced in the coming months.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The band’s repertoire includes numbers originally made famous by such champions of the genre as Steely Dan, Starland Vocal Band, Michael McDonald, Looking Glass, Hall & Oates, Boz Scaggs and America.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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The main event, though, is the ski room—where ski butlers furnish guests with state-of-the-art skis before sliding them onto the slicked Jardin Alpin piste with or without an instructor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Corey Thornton furnished perhaps the splashiest play of the day when the cornerback intercepted a Bryce Young pass in 7-on-7 work in the red zone.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The Washington Nationals used Richard Lovelady, who blew Monday’s series opener, as an opener, followed by veteran Miles Mikolas for a bulk appearance, their most promising combination given their roster construction and arms available.—
Danielle Allentuck,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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Further, current macroeconomic risks would call for more hedging, given that consumer sentiment may be pressured in the coming months by persistently higher oil prices, while decline in the savings rate could signal another sign of fragility, Murphy said.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Over at the spa, there's a 14-meter pool, and a host of treatments.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Each day, highlights include visits to remote jungles, snorkeling, swimming in natural crystal-clear pools, visiting historical sites like the ruins of Uaxactún, and more.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
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The Fort Worth division of Lockheed Martin was also given a $17 million modification to an existing contract for provisioning spares.—
Maven Navarro
June 1,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2026
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Preference sheets are refined, provisioning is tailored, itineraries are shaped, and logistics mapped out well before guests step onboard.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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“Supply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supply. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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