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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Advanced militaries already deploy satellites in space for range of purposes, from supplying secure communications to reconnaissance, and providing precise location information for targeted strikes and detecting missile launches.
From BBC 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
They are widely used because they provide sweetness while often supplying fewer calories than ordinary sugar.
From Science Daily β Sep. 6, 2026
Newspapers sprang into action, supplying readers with the information they craved.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
