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as in equipping
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 providing
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 supplying
The base is used to store fuel reserves supplying the Russian military, according to the statement posted on Telegram.
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ABC News, 8 June 2026
But there have been questions about their ties in recent years, with North Korea prioritizing cooperation with Russia by supplying troops and weapons to support its war against Ukraine.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
The United States is Canada’s largest agricultural importer, supplying upwards of $3 billion in live animals and other animal products in 2024, according to USDA data.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 6 June 2026
That means supplying thoughtful ideas regarding how to bring down electricity and housing costs, how to stimulate job creation, how to persuade more Marylanders to stay in Maryland and how to further reduce crime, juvenile or otherwise.
—Anirban Basu, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2026
In both those other cases, one from Ohio and one from Georgia, the adults were accused of supplying the alcohol to the underage drivers.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
The plant will play a significant role in supplying low-carbon power to support economic growth while contributing to China’s environmental and climate objectives.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Despite supplying denim fabrics to global brands, the mill is increasingly embracing a localized approach to sustainable agriculture.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
The semiconductor firm, which designs chips for data centers, soared after Huang touted the company’s efforts in supplying the AI infrastructure build-out during an onstage appearance with Marvell CEO Matthew Murphy at Computex Week in Taipei on Monday.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 2 June 2026
ABC News, 8 June 2026
But there have been questions about their ties in recent years, with North Korea prioritizing cooperation with Russia by supplying troops and weapons to support its war against Ukraine.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
The United States is Canada’s largest agricultural importer, supplying upwards of $3 billion in live animals and other animal products in 2024, according to USDA data.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 6 June 2026
That means supplying thoughtful ideas regarding how to bring down electricity and housing costs, how to stimulate job creation, how to persuade more Marylanders to stay in Maryland and how to further reduce crime, juvenile or otherwise.
—Anirban Basu, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2026
In both those other cases, one from Ohio and one from Georgia, the adults were accused of supplying the alcohol to the underage drivers.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
The plant will play a significant role in supplying low-carbon power to support economic growth while contributing to China’s environmental and climate objectives.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Despite supplying denim fabrics to global brands, the mill is increasingly embracing a localized approach to sustainable agriculture.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
The semiconductor firm, which designs chips for data centers, soared after Huang touted the company’s efforts in supplying the AI infrastructure build-out during an onstage appearance with Marvell CEO Matthew Murphy at Computex Week in Taipei on Monday.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplying
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Angstman sees his job as critical to equipping students with critical thinking about future policy and climate issues.—
Andrea Steffes-Tuttle,
Denver Post,
12 June 2026
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Read Alliance directly contributes by equipping high schoolers with foundational teaching skills and professional development, creating a pipeline of future teachers from within their own communities, and addressing critical staffing needs.—
Read Alliance,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Once your baby arrives, preventive steps include ensuring a healthy skin barrier to prevent easy access for triggers to enter the body and providing effective allergy care to reduce the risk of asthma developing.—
Dr. Daniel DiGiacomo,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Maintaining proper moisture and providing well-draining soil are essential to avoiding these diseases.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
7 June 2026
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According to a 2025 American Home Shield survey, the first year of homeownership can cost $86,698 when factoring in down payment, furnishing, renovations and tools purchased.—
Kathy Collins,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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After nearly eight decades of furnishing homes in the Charlotte region, a local retail fixture is preparing to dim its lights for the last time.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Local groups Sin Tope and Making Movies performed on the festival’s main stage, giving fans a chance to decompress and have some fun, rather than stressing about their favorite team.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Hunter Biden has reemerged in recent weeks online, posting on X and giving interviews about his life in recovery for his substance use disorder and ensuing legal troubles created political headaches for his father.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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“Supplying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplying. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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