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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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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
David Nikel, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
All the more reason to eat right and take your magnesium supplements—lest the vicious cycle continues.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 Dec. 2024
The videos can supplement the lesson plans or act as standalone resources.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Dec. 2024
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To attract solo travelers, other major cruise lines are introducing single cabins, reducing single supplements, and offering exclusive perks.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
All the more reason to eat right and take your magnesium supplements—lest the vicious cycle continues.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
In fact, one study found that supplementing with vitamin D had a direct impact on a person's energy levels.18
Likewise, having low levels of vitamin B12 also can impact your energy levels.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 Dec. 2024
The videos can supplement the lesson plans or act as standalone resources.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplement
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The average premium increase is estimated around 7%, according to a report from insurance research site ValuePenguin.com.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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All too often, the dance between providers and insurers results in further price increases that are passed along to policyholders in higher premiums.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Crucially Dunn considered wellness not a replacement for or foe of medicine, but its complement.Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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The future is embracing a feminine approach - not in opposition to past paradigms, but as a complement to them - bringing care, complexity, and artistry to technology and design. Katie McIntyre, founder of Katie McIntyre Studio and MATRIARCH, is at the forefront of this movement.Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The surgery to remove an appendix gets complicated by nurse Linzley (Sarah Sherman), who first fills out a form incorrectly, meaning the patient’s gallbladder is removed instead.William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2024
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In the sketch, Chris Rock plays a surgeon surrounded by medical staff as surgery to remove an appendix is underway.Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Dec. 2024
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Dogs may genuinely give their owners a happiness boost at work.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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Water mains, water treatment, and dams are getting a massive boost, and in a bid to make the U.S. more competitive, almost $50 billion is being spent to ensure all of the country has access to broadband wireless service.Peter Green, Quartz, 14 Dec. 2024
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In addition to his 374 home runs, Colavito drove in 1,159 runs (leading the league with 108 in 1965) and had a .266 career batting average.Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to Guerendo, defensive end Nick Bosa (hip/oblique), tackle Trent Williams (heel/ankle) and guard Ben Bartch (ankle) missed practice.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Crime has also been an issue for Democrats in cities like New York, where Republicans made significant gains with all types of voters this year.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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That would equate to a forecast sales gain in new cars and trucks of 2.5% or less.Michael Wayland, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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This will be an extension of the road trip that has kept the team in Las Vegas over the past few days.Nick Crain, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Here’s a story from this year on St. Brown signing a $120 million extension with the Lions.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Supplement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplement. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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