as in inventories
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
the supply of parents willing to coach youth soccer seems to be shrinking
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as in equips
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 provides
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 supplies
Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The Iran war hasn’t yet taken on the coloration of an economic threat, although that bulks large on the horizon if the disruption of oil supplies created by the closing of the Strait of Hormuz continues or tightens or the Middle East energy infrastructure sustains more damage.
—Michael Hiltzik, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Separately, the Pentagon last month proposed $200 billion for the war effort and to backfill munitions and supplies.
—Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Moore and her fiancé were taking their two young children to grab baby supplies when the gunfire erupted.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
And a tiny Caribbean island was a crucial stop for Jewish traders who needed to avoid a British blockade to get munitions and other supplies to the Continental Army.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!
—Kathleen Saxe, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
The transmitter is in a corner of McIntire’s garage, between a recycling bin and the cleaning supplies.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
An Iranian military official was quoted recently by the Islamic Republic's state-run media as saying another strait vital to world oil supplies could be targeted next.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
And an official at Nongshim, South Korea’s largest instant noodle manufacturer, said the company that supplies its plastic packaging currently has about one month’s worth of supply left.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Lake Winona supplies 35% of the area's fresh drinking water in the 21st century.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
Born in a garage 40 years ago, my company now employs 100 hardworking Mississippians and supplies more than 10,000 retail stores nationwide.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Empire Today supplies your flooring, schedules in-home design consultations and measures your home for new flooring.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
In fifth is another Taiwanese brand, Askey, which is owned by Asus and supplies Wi-Fi routers to Charter, another popular US ISP.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
China supplies 40% of Australia’s jet fuel; Vietnam, the Philippines and Bangladesh also rely on Chinese fuel.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Qatar makes helium at the Ros Laffan facility and supplies a third of the world’s helium.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
More than 200 auction items donated by foundation members, local businesses and artists include antiques, artwork, garden supplies and experiences, the release said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The Iran war hasn’t yet taken on the coloration of an economic threat, although that bulks large on the horizon if the disruption of oil supplies created by the closing of the Strait of Hormuz continues or tightens or the Middle East energy infrastructure sustains more damage.
—Michael Hiltzik, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Separately, the Pentagon last month proposed $200 billion for the war effort and to backfill munitions and supplies.
—Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Moore and her fiancé were taking their two young children to grab baby supplies when the gunfire erupted.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
And a tiny Caribbean island was a crucial stop for Jewish traders who needed to avoid a British blockade to get munitions and other supplies to the Continental Army.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!
—Kathleen Saxe, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
The transmitter is in a corner of McIntire’s garage, between a recycling bin and the cleaning supplies.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
An Iranian military official was quoted recently by the Islamic Republic's state-run media as saying another strait vital to world oil supplies could be targeted next.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
This 81-passenger wooden ferry has been shuttling people and supplies six miles between Mallaig and the off-grid village of Inverie for the past 60 years.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
And an official at Nongshim, South Korea’s largest instant noodle manufacturer, said the company that supplies its plastic packaging currently has about one month’s worth of supply left.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Lake Winona supplies 35% of the area's fresh drinking water in the 21st century.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
Born in a garage 40 years ago, my company now employs 100 hardworking Mississippians and supplies more than 10,000 retail stores nationwide.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Empire Today supplies your flooring, schedules in-home design consultations and measures your home for new flooring.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
In fifth is another Taiwanese brand, Askey, which is owned by Asus and supplies Wi-Fi routers to Charter, another popular US ISP.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
China supplies 40% of Australia’s jet fuel; Vietnam, the Philippines and Bangladesh also rely on Chinese fuel.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Qatar makes helium at the Ros Laffan facility and supplies a third of the world’s helium.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplies
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Oil stored on tankers will draw down quickly and onshore inventories could fall to multiyear lows as early as August, TD Securities’ McKay said.—
Spencer Kimball,Pippa Stevens,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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This integration reduces reliance on finite missile inventories.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Apr. 2026
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Furthermore, the inclusion of 1,000 Novig Coins equips users with the platform's specialized virtual currency.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Jason Harris, who serves as the associate dean for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at Purdue, stated that the experience provided by the Alpha-E equips students with the technical skills necessary for the evolving energy sector.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
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Wesley Miller, who started 23 games at South Alabama over the past two years, provides depth at safety along with DeAndre Boykins, who is in his sixth season of college.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Flint’s Forest Rangers club provides outdoor educational programming for kids ages four to 12, and the whole family can mine for sapphires or take on the ropes course together.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The federal program is projected to run short of funds by 2032.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Add the loss of the Bruins’ leading scorer and rebounder, Tyler Bilodeau, to injury and Cronin was fit to be tied by both lack of funds and the injury bug.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The identification of that fake photo now furnishes an alibi for those who want to deny the real bombing.—
Mahsa Alimardani,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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In addition to police support, TitanSafety furnishes access to the university’s Mobile Crisis Team, Counseling and Psychological Services and much more.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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This kit gives you the tools to protect yourself and your loved ones — especially vulnerable groups like children, older adults, and those with chronic conditions.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those are two key factors courts weigh in issuing TROs, after which a judge gives a fuller consideration as the legal process plays out.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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Most Southerners have a memory of making these classic cookies that were likely first introduced into our repertoires in the 1950s.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2026
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Families or groups tend to go out for kebabs, and the standard repertoires available at these restaurants appeal broadly by design.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For example, the female carpenter bee provisions her nest with nectar and pollen, lays the eggs, and then the eggs hatch in late summer to fall.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 Dec. 2025
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Inside, the wasp provisions its offspring with paralyzed spiders or insects.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Supplies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplies. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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