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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
Honda will be Aston Martin’s works partner from 2026, supplying the team with the new generation of engines.
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Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Under the order, the Commerce Department will determine whether a foreign country is supplying oil to Cuba, either directly or through intermediaries.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Even during the worst years of a humanitarian crisis, Maduro continued supplying his friends in the Cuban government with oil.
—The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
The world’s largest particle accelerator has been supplying heat to thousands of homes in France since mid-January, in an effort to reduce reliance on traditional energy sources and slash CO2 emissions.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Software companies are creating billions of dollars in profitable revenue supplying the services of the future.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
The character dimension of transcendence underpins purposive leadership by supplying the steady, renewable energy that allows leaders to act with intention rather than impulse.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Yachting is supplying funds that are properly channeled into grassroots development projects that align with scientific conservation efforts and a preservation-first approach to tourism.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Close inside valves supplying outdoor hose bibs.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Under the order, the Commerce Department will determine whether a foreign country is supplying oil to Cuba, either directly or through intermediaries.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Even during the worst years of a humanitarian crisis, Maduro continued supplying his friends in the Cuban government with oil.
—The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
The world’s largest particle accelerator has been supplying heat to thousands of homes in France since mid-January, in an effort to reduce reliance on traditional energy sources and slash CO2 emissions.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Software companies are creating billions of dollars in profitable revenue supplying the services of the future.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
The character dimension of transcendence underpins purposive leadership by supplying the steady, renewable energy that allows leaders to act with intention rather than impulse.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Yachting is supplying funds that are properly channeled into grassroots development projects that align with scientific conservation efforts and a preservation-first approach to tourism.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Close inside valves supplying outdoor hose bibs.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplying
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Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis sanctioned a £200million 13-player recruitment campaign in the summer, with the intention of equipping Forest with sufficient squad depth to compete.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The drone is being designed to allow for equipping it with additional sensing gear to do things like sniff out gases produced by fires, and measure outside temperatures.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
27 Jan. 2026
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But in January, with Ball dishing, Brandon Miller rolling, Miles Bridges dunking, Diabate rebounding and rookie Kon Knueppel providing some of everything, the Hornets have looked formidable.—
Scott Fowler The Charlotte Observer,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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According to Jared Weiss, Spurs beat writer for The Athletic, the group has quickly evolved into a civic movement, engaging in local charity work and providing emotional support to fans facing health issues.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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For many other Forms 1099, the furnishing deadlines are slightly later.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Elections have become proxy battles in the family war, with each side furnishing candidates for local offices.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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And then there’s the new DineAlley, which curates private culinary journeys across the Tasman Peninsula, giving guests behind-the-scenes access to working farms, vineyards, oyster sheds and distilleries that are otherwise difficult to visit on your own.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Supplying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplying. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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