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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 plant is expected to start supplying fertilizers to Latin American markets by early 2029, offering some respite to a region that is critical to global crop exports yet dependent on fertilizer imports.
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Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The station, northeast of Ramallah, is a vital water hub, supplying around 100,000 Palestinians across more than 20 communities.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Lightelligence, a Chinese optical-computing provider, surged in its Hong Kong trading debut, underscoring investor interest in an industry seen as critical to supplying parts for the artificial-intelligence buildout.
—Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
The United States, United Kingdom, European Union and Ukraine have sanctioned Uzbek companies, including Fargona Kimyo Zavodi MCHJ and Raw Materials Cellulose MCHJ, for supplying cotton cellulose used in Russian weapons production.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Kim has made Moscow the priority of his foreign policy by supplying troops and conventional weapons.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Although many Australians may not notice its byline, AAP has long played a foundational role in Australia’s news ecosystem by supplying wholesale content used across a wide range of media outlets.
—Kevin Patrick, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Laney pleaded guilty to using the drone and supplying fentanyl to a woman who later died of an overdose in January 2023.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Miss Manners is exasperated when people consider etiquette pretentious for supplying the necessary tools to get food to mouth.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The station, northeast of Ramallah, is a vital water hub, supplying around 100,000 Palestinians across more than 20 communities.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Lightelligence, a Chinese optical-computing provider, surged in its Hong Kong trading debut, underscoring investor interest in an industry seen as critical to supplying parts for the artificial-intelligence buildout.
—Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
The United States, United Kingdom, European Union and Ukraine have sanctioned Uzbek companies, including Fargona Kimyo Zavodi MCHJ and Raw Materials Cellulose MCHJ, for supplying cotton cellulose used in Russian weapons production.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Kim has made Moscow the priority of his foreign policy by supplying troops and conventional weapons.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Although many Australians may not notice its byline, AAP has long played a foundational role in Australia’s news ecosystem by supplying wholesale content used across a wide range of media outlets.
—Kevin Patrick, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Laney pleaded guilty to using the drone and supplying fentanyl to a woman who later died of an overdose in January 2023.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Miss Manners is exasperated when people consider etiquette pretentious for supplying the necessary tools to get food to mouth.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplying
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, meanwhile, became the first in California to employ the device, equipping two vehicles by mid-2025 and adding another eight vehicles six months later.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Established by Creo in partnership with Sony, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards aim to provide career-defining opportunities for emerging talent by introducing them to the realities of professional filmmaking and equipping them with the tools to advance their work.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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Plants produce large, rounded flowerheads from late summer to fall in sparkling pink, purple, and rose-red hues, providing a late season source of nectar to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Third places are crucial for combating loneliness by providing a free (or relatively inexpensive) environment to relax, connect, and socialize.—
Ashlee Gadd,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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That story involved some alcohol as the fan was under 21, and another man was later charged with furnishing alcohol to a minor.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The county denied that furnishing privacy waivers was the standard practice for such inspections.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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There, the pair of college students would listen to the trills of saxophones and shake hands with musicians, sometimes giving band members rides to gigs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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How Florida’s new voting maps favor white voters Voting rights groups have criticized the new Florida maps as giving an unfair advantage to the GOP and the white communities that make up the majority of the party’s voter base.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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“Supplying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplying. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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