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 Synonyms for supplies
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This exposure not only equips future talent with real-world AI experience, but also ensures companies benefit from a workforce already trained in their technology.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025 -
Earning a medical, law, or business administration degree often equips students for high-earning careers (and, in many cases, hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt).—
Celia Ford,
Vox,
17 Mar. 2025
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The hub also provides compatibility with legacy USB-A peripherals, letting users easily attach older accessories.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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This guide provides actionable insights to help investors build sustainable habits, make informed decisions, and achieve their financial objectives.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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To that end, the university’s Basic Needs Services office, which furnishes a variety of programs and support to help Titans experiencing unforeseen financial hardship, is offering Financial Wellness Peer Mentoring.—
Contributing Writer,
Orange County Register,
14 Feb. 2025
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The open-pit mine that furnishes nickel for Tesla batteries is largely hidden from public view behind a mountain.—
Ben Crair,
The New Yorker,
23 Nov. 2024
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Midfielder Curtis Jones has deputised at right-back with Trent Alexander-Arnold (ankle) sidelined, but a fully fit Bradley gives Slot a specialist in that role.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Williams gives Daigneault the freedom to do it.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Narrating the sequence, the director James Hawes said that there were few locations in the world with pools that sit between two buildings.—
Mekado Murphy,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Set on pristine white sand, the resort is an angular sandcastle of clean lines, coral surfaces, and glittering private pools that mirror the island’s milky blue surrounds.—
Elspeth Velten,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2025
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The snowpack in the Rockies and Sierra Nevada, which feed vital reservoirs like Lake Mead and Lake Powell, was strong in November but has since flatlined in some areas.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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An extraordinary drought has drained Ecuador’s rivers and reservoirs, leading to power outages of up to 14 hours.—
Claire Moses,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Supplies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplies. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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