supply
verb (used with object)
to furnish or provide (a person, establishment, place, etc.) with what is lacking or requisite.
supplying
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present participleof supply.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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They and others benefited from a rotation out of the chip makers supplying AI hardware and toward the customers whose data centers need semiconductors.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 15, 2026
Ryan Lee, senior vice president of product and strategy at Direxion, said strong results from cloud-services providers like Oracle often provide a tailwind for hardware makers that are supplying the data-center build-out.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 11, 2026
After talks with President Abelardo de la Espriella in the Caribbean city of Barranquilla, Rubio told reporters an energetic discussion was underway aimed at supplying Colombia with military equipment, specialized training and intelligence.
From Barron's β Sep. 9, 2026
The defendants are accused of helping to organise the ill-fated journey by lodging and transporting the migrants, supplying the boat they left in, and handling the money they paid.
From BBC β Sep. 8, 2026
The ladies knew what was polite and would come through with a cup of tea but they had no intention of supplying a meal and paying a quarter, too.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
