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
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
In the second quarter of that postseason game against Houston, no one at Arrowhead could have expected the Chiefs to deplete their pyrotechnics supply.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 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
What To Know On Tuesday, the FTC released a report that said the three largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) had made massive profits on monthly supplies of lifesaving drugs.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
In the second quarter of that postseason game against Houston, no one at Arrowhead could have expected the Chiefs to deplete their pyrotechnics supply.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 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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Listen to this article The Ramona Municipal Water District has announced that the community’s water system does not contain lead after an inventory of service lines.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 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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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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Oils, scrubs, and detoxes all provide balance and ensure optimal growth.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Jan. 2025
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As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
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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Joann filed for bankruptcy in March 2024 but at the time gave a positive spin on the situation and emerged a month later as a private company, retaining all of its 800-odd stores.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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This allowed Haaland to play off multiple touches and gave De Bruyne and Foden time to make runs.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has an opportunity to impact the prospect pool this spring with a successful signing season vital to the team’s future.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Dodgers, who have long been interested in Sasaki after scouting him for years and traveling to Japan on numerous occasions, knew how important the international bonus pool would be in landing Sasaki.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 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 22 Jan. 2025.
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