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noun

Definition of supplynext
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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verb

sə-ˈplī How to pronounce supply (audio)
1
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
Noun
Any monetization of the strait would be a dramatic change from the situation before the war, when commercial ships carrying 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas supply transited the waterway without fees. — Abigail Williams, NBC news, 3 July 2026 India, which relies on the Gulf for the vast majority of its oil imports, is moving to build larger crude inventories, expand storage capacity, and negotiate new supply partnerships in a bid to boost energy security. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 3 July 2026
Verb
The powder, sourced from California Dairies and supplied by a third party, tested negative for salmonella before the company used it in the chips. — Sarah Jacoby, NBC news, 2 July 2026 During the pandemic, the company started supplying medical apparel to hospitals and schools, and the business took off, with revenue doubling in 2020, Beig said. — Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for supply
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supply
  1. inventory
  2. equip
  3. provide
  4. repertoire
  5. furnish
  6. give
  7. pool
  8. provision
Noun
  • Several boxes of unsold items were visible behind the counter, suggesting ample inventory, although the worker told USA TODAY sales had been steady.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • The same logic applies to a supply chain operation where demand forecasting feeds inventory management, which in turn feeds procurement automation.
    — Dave Wessinger, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of inventory
Verb
  • The result is uncommon room layouts like the tri-suite king room equipped with two twin-sized beds and a king bed split by a privacy divider that doubles as a playful art installation.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Some locations have tables equipped with leash hooks and water bowls.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of equip
Verb
  • Stroll the historic downtown for antiques, art, and more, all while the adjacent Truckee River provides a natural soundtrack.
    — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
  • The state also provides a $20 per month taxable subsidy for workers who commute using a bike for at least half of work days each month.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of provide
Noun
  • The comedian has a distinct (and somewhat limited) style and repertoire of jokes.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • Over time, the repertoire became a little more refined, and then originals came in.
    — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 25 June 2026
Definition of repertoire
Verb
  • Beyond that, $3 million in surplus goods has been used to furnish Homewards homes, and 250 people have been supported into stable employment, per the publication.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 June 2026
  • Comcast did not furnish an estimate on the market-capitalization value of the two companies.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of furnish
Verb
  • When this place is eventually gone — a phrase that feels truly bizarre given the environment this summer and the half-century preceding it — the lasting images will be the seas of red.
    — Sam McDowell Updated July 3, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • Officials advise the public to give bears space and not let pets bother them.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of give
Noun
  • In 1926, Brian's great-grandfather, Henry Knoebel, opened a pool that would mark the official start of the family’s park.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Also, the pool area, now painted in a playful shade called Carrot Orange, has more seating and a photo booth nearby.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of pool
Verb
  • This demanding role requires extreme versatility, handling everything from provisioning in remote locations to menu development and sanitation, often alone.
    — Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Anthropic rolled out a series of controls in August that allow customers to provision users, view analytics and set spending limits at the organization and individual level.
    — Ashley Capoot,Kate Rooney, CNBC, 26 June 2026
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