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
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 19 May 2025
The Duchess of Sussex launched her new lifestyle brand, As Ever, in April, selling a limited supply of artisanal jams, cookie mix, herbal tea, honey and other products, which quickly sold out.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2025
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
According to the Kansas Geological Survey, the Ogallala Aquifer supplies 70% to 80% of the water Kansans use daily.
—Harry Whited, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
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Noun
Footwear, apparel and textile producers jumped into action during the Covid-19 pandemic to churn out life-saving personal protective equipment when masks and gowns were in limited supply.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 19 May 2025
The Duchess of Sussex launched her new lifestyle brand, As Ever, in April, selling a limited supply of artisanal jams, cookie mix, herbal tea, honey and other products, which quickly sold out.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2025
Verb
There is no need to apply excessive amounts of water as irrigation twice a week to wet the soil should supply moisture needs.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
According to the Kansas Geological Survey, the Ogallala Aquifer supplies 70% to 80% of the water Kansans use daily.
—Harry Whited, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supply
Noun
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Target has struggled with merchandise missteps, retail crime, and inventory management.—
Siddharth Cavale,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The retailer said cost pressures from tariffs and inventory reduction will likely continue into the next quarter.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
Verb
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The festival has said that the closing ceremony on Saturday evening will go ahead as planned thanks to the fact the Palais des Festivals is equipped with independent power.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 May 2025
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Royal Gourmet 5-Burner Propane Gas Grill This propane grill is equipped to handle all your barbecues with cast iron cooking grates, a removable grease tray for easy cleanup, side table, and side burner to cook side dishes simultaneously.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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The information and opinions contained in this article are provided by the author and have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Will provide up to $3,000 per month to cover child care expenses, including daycare, a nanny, or a babysitter.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
14 May 2025
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Republic Records, Manic Phase Productions, Live Nation and CAA were all involved in the visual companion to the pop star’s most recent studio album of the same name, which Tesfaye added to his repertoire for his ongoing After Hours Til Dawn global tour.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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Indeed, conductor, orchestra, repertoire and hall all were simply made for one another.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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Audo House opened in 2019 in Copenhagen’s Nordhavn district as the flagship home of luxury Danish brand Audo Copenhagen, and the rooms are furnished in a classic Scandinavian style with the brand’s furniture, lighting, and accessories.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Photo : Become Legendary The other bedroom is furnished as an office.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
21 May 2025
Verb
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What’s the Takeaway for People With Heart Failure? Experiencing issues with planning and thinking can be especially problematic for people with heart failure, given the complex self-care required to manage the condition.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
16 May 2025
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The show is set to give the music competition reality genre the Love is Blind treatment by forming a pop group without the members meeting face-to-face.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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Trigg Kiser, whose mother Emilie Kiser is known for sharing lifestyle and vlog-style content, died May 18, days after being pulled from the pool, unconscious, and then hospitalized.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Equipped with steam rooms, saunas and a two-lane lap pool, this polished space is gearing up for WorldPride with IV drips, HydraFacials, and eye and lip perks all available before the parade begins on June 7th.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Further, developers and other users can provision their own environments through self-service portals.—
Matt Kimball,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Goldman Sachs provisioned $287 million primarily for potential credit losses in its credit card portfolio; this provision represents a 10% decline from the same period in 2024.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Supply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supply. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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