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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
Marzan was assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command in Des Moines — a unit tasked with supplying troops with food, fuel, ammunition and equipment — and deployed to Kuwait to support the war effort.
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Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Matthew Hoen—NurPhoto/Getty Images Kayumi is accused of supplying one of the projectiles, police said.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
Pyongyang and Tehran were among the few governments to support Russian President Vladimir Putin’s all-out war in Ukraine, and both have been accused of supplying Russia with military equipment.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
Tehran has been supplying Russia with Shaheds for its war on Ukraine and are now utilizing them in retaliatory attacks throughout the Gulf.
—Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Emir Balat, 18, the counterprotester accused of throwing that device and another smoking projectile, and Ibrahim Nikk, 19, who is accused of supplying one of them, were arrested at the scene on Saturday, the police said.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 8 Mar. 2026
Or, as one couple has proved for more than 20 years, supplying a home’s year-round household needs, with enough to spare for a 12,000-gallon backyard swimming pool.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The analyst mentioned that ET has started supplying the first of three data centers for Oracle (ORCL).
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
Tehran has been accused by Kyiv of supplying Russia with drones that are being used in Ukraine.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Matthew Hoen—NurPhoto/Getty Images Kayumi is accused of supplying one of the projectiles, police said.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
Pyongyang and Tehran were among the few governments to support Russian President Vladimir Putin’s all-out war in Ukraine, and both have been accused of supplying Russia with military equipment.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
Tehran has been supplying Russia with Shaheds for its war on Ukraine and are now utilizing them in retaliatory attacks throughout the Gulf.
—Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Emir Balat, 18, the counterprotester accused of throwing that device and another smoking projectile, and Ibrahim Nikk, 19, who is accused of supplying one of them, were arrested at the scene on Saturday, the police said.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 8 Mar. 2026
Or, as one couple has proved for more than 20 years, supplying a home’s year-round household needs, with enough to spare for a 12,000-gallon backyard swimming pool.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The analyst mentioned that ET has started supplying the first of three data centers for Oracle (ORCL).
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
Tehran has been accused by Kyiv of supplying Russia with drones that are being used in Ukraine.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplying
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Autocratic states that are equipping their militaries are taking notes.—
Justin Salhani,
The Dial,
5 Mar. 2026
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Senior shopping editor Nashia Baker suggests that equipping your bathroom with a set of Quince’s cotton towels is the key to recreating the look and feel of a high-end hotel stay.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2026
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For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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The administration may believe that the oil price shock will be short-lived and mitigated by providing naval escorts for tankers transiting Hormuz.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The home furnishing retailer is known for modern, aspirational furniture and decor that looks and feels high-end—but with discounts up to 62% off, there’s no need to pay luxury prices.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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According to court paperwork, Ian and Corrine Dryburgh have been charged with endangering the welfare of children, corruption of minors, and furnishing liquor to minors stemming from the incident that happened at a home in Plum Borough late last month.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The universe is giving us space to integrate new desires without losing compassion for others.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The up-and-coming It girl is giving a masterclass in 90s nostalgia while giving it a fun, modern twist that is just so contagious.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Supplying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplying. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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