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
New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Despite a downward move in prices after the cease fire, energy prices have definitively risen and there have been real constraints on supply.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Julie Bourdin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
The 18-year time jump provides enough distance from what came before, the returning players supply the requisite cohesion, and its condensed length feels less like bait for new audiences and more like a bonus for fans.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The robot can also run directly from an external 24 V power supply when extended deployment is required, and a cable connection is feasible.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Despite a downward move in prices after the cease fire, energy prices have definitively risen and there have been real constraints on supply.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
On a Monday last spring, Guelleh stood watching a procession of goats, donkeys and camels quenching their thirst at the water tank that once supplied his field.
—Julie Bourdin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
The 18-year time jump provides enough distance from what came before, the returning players supply the requisite cohesion, and its condensed length feels less like bait for new audiences and more like a bonus for fans.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supply
Noun
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Even as politicians nationwide promise to build more homes to lower prices, inventory hasn’t yet matched those promises, and home prices remain elevated.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Either way, concerns about empty seats may be overblown since the fourth and final phase of ticket sales didn’t begin until April 1 and tournament organizers are confident demand will match inventory.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Soon, the whole family was sent to Dilley, where medical personnel seemed poorly equipped to address his symptoms; Oksana saw the staff Googling them.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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That includes drones equipped with AI that could count hay bales or check for water leaks.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ivery explained that the estimates are provided by the NFL and historical data.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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This is about the leap toward specificity, to diving below the surface of the most broadly appealing, easy-to-synthesize dishes — the ones, from any nation’s cuisine, that rarely make their way into restaurant repertoires.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Extreme violence is now a large part of this repertoire of arbitrariness.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With its home-furnishing heritage, focus on low prices, and the help of artist Marcelis, Ikea has made a genuinely delightful smart lamp that’s not only beautiful but also affordable and practical.—
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy,
The Verge,
15 Apr. 2026
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The retail juggernaut sold modern kit homes, the financing to purchase them, the tools to repair them and the wares to furnish them.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Speier, who entered politics by first working as a congressional aide and experienced harassment from a supervisor, said that part of the problem in Congress is that members are given wide latitude to run their offices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The cozy fleece bottoms have a flattering straight-leg fit and feature subtle side piping, giving them a fashionable, sporty effect.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Elsewhere in the photoshoot, Hosk swam in a pool, clad in a white graphic T-shirt and black underwear.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
10 Apr. 2026
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The slender profile of Forever Goldy® Arborvitae lends itself to screening patios and pools without taking up a lot of space.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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The press corps is well provisioned for long negotiations.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Grasslands, especially those in humid areas with good soil, provision their local food webs as richly as do forests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Supply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supply. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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