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
Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Hill’s plan calls for a 5% increase to those supplements next school year.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Oliver Dixon, a shellfish farmer based in Point Judith, Rhode Island, grows kelp to supplement his oyster business during the winter.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
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Noun
Beauty Pie also offers nutritional gummies, supplements, superfood and collagen powders in response to growing demand for wellness products.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Hill’s plan calls for a 5% increase to those supplements next school year.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Verb
Alarmingly, San Diego has virtually no active volunteer firefighting force to supplement our overstretched professionals.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Oliver Dixon, a shellfish farmer based in Point Judith, Rhode Island, grows kelp to supplement his oyster business during the winter.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplement
Noun
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Many questions from the fair rent commission members on Saturday focused on Sun Communities’ profits compared to the cost of the rent increase to residents.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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County voters have overwhelmingly approved sales-tax increases to fund Metro projects.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Blue light blocking glasses have moderate evidence for evening use as a complement to lighting changes, not a replacement.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2026
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Using Essie’s fresh shade Mint Candy Apple, the seafoam green was the perfect complement to the team’s new Court Origins jersey.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Embiid came back from emergency appendix surgery mid-series, to help 76ers overcome a 3-1 series deficit.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
4 May 2026
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Gore died last month following complications after emergency surgery to have his appendix removed.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The faster spin resulted in a 30 percent boost in lift capability.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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The strange upside of high-profile rulings like Friday’s is a boost to Democratic messaging against the few swing-state centrist Republicans who are still clinging to House seats.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
Noun
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In addition to its speakers, the event had food available and activities for children.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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In addition to surf and sand, the beach has historical attractions, as well as nearby spots for drinks and seafood.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Russia’s bigger and better-equipped military has been making slow but steady gains along the more than 1,000-kilometer (over 600-mile) front line.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Russia's bigger and better-equipped military has been making slow but steady gains along the more than 1,000-kilometer (over 600-mile) front line.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The Vikings signed Van Ginkel to a two-year, $20 million contract during free agency in 2024 and tacked on a one-year, $23 million extension last offseason.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Simison noted that the Idaho 16 extension and improvements on Linder Road are expected to alleviate congestion on Ten Mile Road.—
Rose Evans
Updated May 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
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“Supplement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplement. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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