1
as in increase
something added (as by growth)
this new rule restricting e-mail to job-related activity is only a supplement to the preexisting policy regarding personal use of company resources
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2
as in complement
something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else
recommends taking a vitamin C supplement to prevent colds
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as in appendix
a part added at the end of a book or periodical
a supplement containing biographical articles on women who had died since the publication of the original three-volume encyclopedia
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as in to complement
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Recent Examples of supplement
Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Smart supplements Mickelson reportedly drinks coffee with supplements during his fasts, something Rhodes recommends as a means of preserving energy and muscle mass during weight loss.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Her husband, Basem, is even deeper in debt, despite supplementing his public sector messenger salary with a side gig as a car washer.
—Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Boxall also credited the expertise of his wife, Libby, a registered nutritionist and naturopath who founded ingestible supplements company Dose & Co., with altering his diet to ensure peak performance.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Smart supplements Mickelson reportedly drinks coffee with supplements during his fasts, something Rhodes recommends as a means of preserving energy and muscle mass during weight loss.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
Manchester United are considering a summer move for Matheus Cunha to supplement their aims of getting more goals in Ruben Amorim’s team.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Her husband, Basem, is even deeper in debt, despite supplementing his public sector messenger salary with a side gig as a car washer.
—Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplement
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The Courant recently reported that while most Connecticut communities are proposing modest tax increases of 1 to 4% and a few planning no changes at all, several were warning of heftier hikes, one nearly 20%.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2025
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According to the National Golf Foundation, 3.7 million young people, ages 6 thru 17, played golf on a course in 2024, an increase of close to 50 percent from five years earlier.—
Christopher Iasiello,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The springtime complement to Halloween Horror Nights, Fan Fest Nights focuses on theme park theatrics and sci-fi, gaming and anime rather than horror.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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As Swansea looks to cement itself as the country’s dominant force, whether Modric—a European who’s experienced English soccer at Tottenham Hotspur—complements or disrupts the U.S. owners’ thinking will be fascinating.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The findings of his investigation, however, appear as an appendix in Kay’s habeas corpus appeal.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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An appendix covers animals including giant and swarm variations.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The fabric is known to be smoothing and super flattering, so expect this pair to deliver an extra boost of confidence.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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The survey found that the boost in economic optimism that accompanied Trump’s reelection has disappeared, with more Americans now believing the economy will get worse than at any time since 2023 and with a sharp turn toward pessimism about the stock market.—
Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
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Late Monday night, federal officials indicated that Harvard would be docked $2.2 billion in multiyear grants in addition to the cancellation of a $60 million contract due to its letter and failure to comply.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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In addition to a few country music artists and pop groups from the 1990s, such as Destiny’s Child.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The gains in electric vehicle stocks may be related to the Shanghai auto show kicking off.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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President Trump later noted the stock market's gains but declined to echo Bessent's view that the current economic standoff with China couldn't continue as is.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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The environment becomes an extension of themselves, as close as a loved one or a friend.—
Gwendolina Duval,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Florida resort revealed the new perk on Monday, along with a limited extension of this year's free water park promotion and other details that may impact when and how travelers visit.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Supplement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplement. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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