resupply

verb

re·​sup·​ply (ˌ)rē-sə-ˈplī How to pronounce resupply (audio)
resupplied; resupplying
Synonyms of resupplynext
1
transitive : to supply (someone or something) again
resupplying the troops/ships
Besieged populations could sometimes be resupplied by air or sea, or at least by ground or naval forces protected by air cover.—Victor Davis Hanson
2
intransitive : to replenish supplies
The more food you carry, the less frequently you need to resupply.—Victoria Logue
resupply noun
plural resupplies
resupplies of food/ammunition
With ground resupply readily available, they seldom ate anything they weren't carrying … —Rod Nordland
on a resupply mission
a navy resupply ship

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The drills include amphibious landing, air and missile defense and mine sweeping, as well as intelligence gathering, logistics and resupply and casualty evacuation on several remote islands, including Tanegashima. — Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026 The morphing nebula from Tuesday morning’s launch was the result of a SpaceX Falcon 9 flight to resupply the International Space Station. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 In August, acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said the Lincoln maintained adequate food supplies, but because combat operations limited resupply opportunities, meal options were reduced for a short time. — Julie Watson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 In August, acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said the Lincoln maintained adequate food supplies, but because combat operations limited resupply opportunities, meal options were reduced from two to one for a short time. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resupply

Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of resupply was in 1579

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