supply
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Definition of supply
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2 [ Middle French souploier, alteration of soupplier ]
supply
nounDefinition of supply (Entry 2 of 2)
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Other Words from supply
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Synonyms for supply
Synonyms: Verb
accoutre (or accouter), equip, fit (out), furnish, gird, kit (up or out) [chiefly British], outfit, provision, rig
Synonyms: Noun
budget, force, fund, inventory, pool, repertoire, reservoir, stock
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Examples of supply in a Sentence
Verb
The company supplied the necessary money. You'll have to supply your own food.Noun
adequate supplies of fresh water He bought a month's supply of cigarettes. They took a month's worth of supplies on the camping trip. The town is in need of basic medical supplies. a store that sells art supplies The state is trying to disrupt the supply of illegal drugs. The storm interrupted the town's electricity supply.
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Many have invested in extra capacity to supply parts for 57 MAX planes a month, Boeing’s original production target for this year. — The Economist, "Boeing’s troubles cost the aerospace industry $4bn a quarter," 24 Aug. 2019 Indeed, when Westerners created an economic demand for tribal skulls after contact was made, there was a sharp increase in the rate of killings within some tribal communities in order to supply tourists and museums with these items. — Oscar Schwartz, WIRED, "There’s a Thriving Market for Human Body Parts on Instagram," 21 Aug. 2019 Every part of the human body needs to be supplied with oxygen and nutrients. — Svenja Lohner, Scientific American, "Build a Blood-Flow Model," 15 Aug. 2019 Starting in Carmel Valley, players rucked their way across Highway 56 to Westview High, the finish line to donate enough items in their ruck sacks like toothbrushes and razors to supply almost 400 veterans at the Veterans Village. — Pomerado News, "Football players join veterans for annual ‘ruck’ walk," 14 Aug. 2019 Farmers have also noticed, and are planting hemp to supply the rapidly expanding industry. — Jenni Avins, Quartz, "As demand for CBD explodes, US farmers are seeing dollar signs," 12 Aug. 2019 In addition, JetBlue selected Viasat to supply in-flight Wi-Fi on 70 additional Airbus planes, with an option for 50 more. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Viasat gets boost from premium satellite Internet plans, government contracts," 9 Aug. 2019 One megawatt is enough to supply about 250 homes with power. — Ryan Randazzo, azcentral, "Cool weather cuts into APS' profits in 2nd quarter of 2019, erasing 1st-quarter gains," 8 Aug. 2019 Prince George of Cambridge who has lost some baby teeth is here to supply everyone with some daily cuteness. — Rachel E. Greenspan, Time, "Come Sail Away With Seafaring Prince George in a Captain Hat," 8 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Demand for physical therapists has long outpaced supply, a trend that is only projected to continue. — Garnet Henderson, Scientific American, "Virtual Physical Therapy Could Help Fill Gaps in Treating All Too Real Pain," 21 Aug. 2019 The court ruled that the Trump administration had to provide basic health and hygiene supplies, including soap and toothbrushes, to the children in its custody. — Matt Ford, The New Republic, "Trump’s Tax on the National Psyche," 21 Aug. 2019 With all that supply, the average price for resale condos dropped 11%, and average new development prices fell 46%. — Sydney Price, chicagotribune.com, "Apartments languish in Manhattan’s Financial District," 21 Aug. 2019 On Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24 and 25, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., ‘previously enjoyed’ artwork, frames, art supplies, and books will be sold at yard sale prices. — Judy Morley, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Coming Attractions: Seventh annual Y’Art Sale fundraiser set for this weekend at Arts Center," 21 Aug. 2019 Going back to school comes at a price: There's the laundry list of expensive school supplies, stress of making sure homework is done on time, and start of all their after-school activities. — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, "Parents on Amazon Swear By These Reusable Storage Bags for School Lunches," 16 Aug. 2019 Marks surmised that traditionally low North Slope production during the summer months could be straining the ability of West Coast refineries to find adequate supplies, which could contribute to the price premium as well. — Elwood Brehmer, Anchorage Daily News, "International tensions boost price premium for Alaska crude," 15 Aug. 2019 Shortages of food, water, gas, and medical supplies, compounded by an impassable traffic jam foretold of suffering if not violence. — Mark Clague, The Conversation, "Fifty years ago, Jimi Hendrix’s Woodstock anthem expressed the hopes and fears of a nation," 14 Aug. 2019 Items for sale include furniture, books, jewelry, collectibles, toys, hardware, artwork, household items, linens, glassware, sporting goods, holiday items, crafts, stationery, gardening supplies, luggage, pocketbooks and more. — courant.com, "Community News For The Manchester Edition," 14 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'supply.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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