as in inventory
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 to equip
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 to provide
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 supply
Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
His meager supplies – a few snacks and a bit of water – were gone.
—New Atlas, 6 Jan. 2025
Declan Walsh, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Its beans are supplied by Colorado’s Peregrine Coffee, which Thomas said is one of the best roasters in the country.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The commission is asking participants to register in advance to ensure enough supplies are available.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
His meager supplies – a few snacks and a bit of water – were gone.
—New Atlas, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
Capital Tap Holding, one of the seven Emirati companies sanctioned on Tuesday, manages another 50 companies in 10 countries that have supplied the R.S.F. with money and military equipment, the Treasury Department said.
—Declan Walsh, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Its beans are supplied by Colorado’s Peregrine Coffee, which Thomas said is one of the best roasters in the country.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supply
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This has put pressure on inventories in the Northern Hemisphere due to a sharp increase in near-term demand.Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Build as much of an inventory as time permits including furnishings, artwork, jewelry and appliances.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Pentagon said Friday that two military C-130 Hercules aircraft equipped with a firefighting system are now on the scene, according to Military.com.Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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However, the fundamental core of the creative process remains unchanged; talented individuals, equipped with the appropriate tools, are ultimately responsible for bringing new ideas to life.Kimberly A. Whitler, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Context: Needle exchange programs provide clean syringes for people using drugs and dispose of used ones, steps that can reduce the spread of diseases like hepatitis C and HIV.Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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City officials provided renderings, which show a white bridge with two sets of arches on either side.Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
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The good news for travelers hoping to add a second passport to their repertoire is there are several countries that offer citizenship either by investment or if the applicant has a grandparent or even great-grandparent originally from there.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
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On opening night, Emmy Award-winning composer and pianist Earl Rose — who has performed for over three decades at the original Bemelmans Bar in New York — will hold court at the Steinway, playing a repertoire of revered classics.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
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Other cities around the planet had heavy industries and daily traffic jams, but L.A.’s geography furnishes its sky with a long memory.Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2025
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Each day brought new costs: $47,000 for an HVAC system; $170,000 to the general contractor; $130,000 to stock the playground and furnish the building.ProPublica, ProPublica, 10 Jan. 2025
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His son, who had drifted away from art, was given the chance to complete it. 10 Best Books of 2024: The staff of The New York Times Book Review has chosen the year’s top fiction and nonfiction.Sadie Stein, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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There are gold pulls that make the piece look luxe, a flat bottom construction that increases stability and gives it a clean look, and fluted wood on the front for a mid-century modern-inspired design.Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
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Murphy, 28, is now the most experienced one in the pool with 20 caps.Meg Linehan, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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An answer came back: river water had been getting underneath the neighbor’s swimming pool and needed to be drained daily lest the pool itself float away.Ben McGrath, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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These policies are enforced throughout the provisioning lifecycle to ensure compliance.Venkatadri Marella, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Shopping at the popular membership-only grocery store Costco is a smart way to save money while provisioning your kitchen with high-protein goods.Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Supply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supply. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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