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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
Anglo American is the world’s third-largest exporter of coking coal, supplying customers across Asia, Europe, and South America.
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Yessar Rosendar, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
There is little India can do to continue supplying alkylates to California.
—USA Today, 18 May 2026
The labs that have been supplying Team Ratas for years only provide animals that have not been infected with any viruses or bacteria.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
The agreement is structured under a Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, with Humanoid responsible for supplying the robots, fleet management connectivity, maintenance, software updates, 24/7 technical support, and ongoing operational management.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
The company is at the center of the AI chip buildout by supplying consumables to semiconductor fabs and providing advanced packaging, advanced interconnects, and thermal management solutions in chips.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Bush talked openly about regime change in Tehran, supplying powerful incentives for Iran to desire nuclear weapons.
—John M. Crisp, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
In 2023 the cooperative began supplying silk to fashion house Gucci—quite a coup for a region that is more used to exporting luxury talents, including Gianni Versace, than luxury goods.
—Lee Marshall, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 May 2026
Xcel has proposed rates intended to prevent residential and small-business customers from bearing the brunt of supplying the large computing facilities if more are built in the state.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Yessar Rosendar, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
There is little India can do to continue supplying alkylates to California.
—USA Today, 18 May 2026
The labs that have been supplying Team Ratas for years only provide animals that have not been infected with any viruses or bacteria.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
The agreement is structured under a Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, with Humanoid responsible for supplying the robots, fleet management connectivity, maintenance, software updates, 24/7 technical support, and ongoing operational management.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
The company is at the center of the AI chip buildout by supplying consumables to semiconductor fabs and providing advanced packaging, advanced interconnects, and thermal management solutions in chips.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Bush talked openly about regime change in Tehran, supplying powerful incentives for Iran to desire nuclear weapons.
—John M. Crisp, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
In 2023 the cooperative began supplying silk to fashion house Gucci—quite a coup for a region that is more used to exporting luxury talents, including Gianni Versace, than luxury goods.
—Lee Marshall, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 May 2026
Xcel has proposed rates intended to prevent residential and small-business customers from bearing the brunt of supplying the large computing facilities if more are built in the state.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplying
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The release is supported by a comprehensiveeducational and marketing outreach campaign in partnership with UNESCO IOCandVoice of the Ocean Foundation, equipping theaters with tools to engage audiences of all ages and foster a deeper connection to ocean science and conservation.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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My focus would be on protecting liberty, fostering innovation, and equipping people to succeed in the next economy.—
Rachel Royster
May 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Julian Champagnie took over Harrison Barnes’ starting spot in San Antonio and has been an athletic upgrade who is durable and reliable while providing accurate volume shooting.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Before providing any personal information, confirm if the organization is real or check with your school's financial aid office.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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She's accused of purchasing or furnishing alcohol to a minor.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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While this is the first SCC tenant/landlord event of its kind, future seminars will tackle this issue from different perspectives, furnishing critical information and advice from professionals in a variety of real estate specialties.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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And the end came well before midnight, with goals by Mitch Marner and Brett Howden in the first 8½ minutes giving Vegas a commanding lead before many in the late-arriving weeknight crowd had made it to their seats at the Honda Center.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Las Vegas moved on from the quarterback this offseason in favor of Cousins and Mendoza, less than a year after giving Smith more than $58 million guaranteed.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Supplying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplying. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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