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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 secretary and the Chief of Naval Operations, the Navy’s top admiral, are responsible for training and equipping the Navy.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Some users have also speculated that the restriction might block bad actors from equipping drones with Starlink.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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These days, some innovative school districts and nonprofit groups are trying to help students labeled EBD by tapping Medicaid money for therapy and family support, providing what are called wraparound services to get students with EBD back into mainstream classes.—
Laurie Stern,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2026
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The reshaping of the hospital’s campus seeks to strike a balance among lifting the hospital’s national profile, providing more efficiently for the health care needs of the local community and recognizing the reality of an aging population that needs increasingly sophisticated care.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Underutilizing the space with overly diminutive pieces and furnishing too sparsely can actually make a space feel smaller, according to interior designer Kishani Perera.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
20 Apr. 2026
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Knightsbridge has handled everything from furnishing the rental to securing a gym membership to sourcing wine for the family’s collection.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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Why then hesitate at giving people information about themselves that will actually change their life for the better?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Zamora supports giving middle and high school communities the option to have an officer on campus at least part-time.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Supplying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplying. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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