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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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 ● Sep. 9, 2026
Many of the companies have defence contracts to demonstrate and trial their systems, often with fewer regulatory hurdles than on the civilian side, and some are even already supplying military customers, external.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Honeybee queens can produce 1,500 to 2,000 eggs every day, supplying colonies with the workers needed to keep the hive functioning.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
She deviates from the one-note mean girl role, supplying Gen with dimensionality and kindness that characters like these were rarely afforded.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
I wandered over to the laptop that was supplying the music to the stereo.
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
