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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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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Recent Examples of supplement
Elisabeth Vincentelli, Twin Cities, 9 Aug. 2025
In 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration approved the sale of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids to supplement traditional prescription options, increasing accessibility and affordability for millions of Americans affected by untreated hearing loss.
—Christopher Null, Wired News, 8 Aug. 2025
Annie Palmer, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025
Where necessary, practitioners may suggest changes to patients’ diets, recommend vitamins or supplements or prescribe hormone medications that improve ovulation.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Its staff of eight swells to 56 in the summer, and is supplemented by a pool of about 200 volunteers.
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, Twin Cities, 9 Aug. 2025
In 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration approved the sale of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids to supplement traditional prescription options, increasing accessibility and affordability for millions of Americans affected by untreated hearing loss.
—Christopher Null, Wired News, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
Jack Archer and a selection of other brands, like Future Kind supplements, Sweat Tent portable saunas and EXO Drones, were viewed as standouts.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025
Where necessary, practitioners may suggest changes to patients’ diets, recommend vitamins or supplements or prescribe hormone medications that improve ovulation.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplement
Noun
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That's more than any other year since 2013 and would be a 56% increase over the 25 executions conducted last year.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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That’s a fivefold increase, fueled by ticket sales across the two biggest stadiums at the U.S. Open, Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong, enhanced sponsorship interest and the other revenues that come from bringing top stars to play on ESPN.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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That cognitive revolution was driven by genetic changes, by selecting for individuals who had the right complement of genes for higher cognition.—
Madeleine Beekman
August 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Aug. 2025
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These fun pops of color are perfect for summer days by the pool, or the complement Gen Alpha’s version of a preppy outfit.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
6 Aug. 2025
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Roth missed a month this summer after having his appendix taken out.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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The siblings and their mother, Terri Irwin, were supposed to be together at the gala, which honors the life of Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, but Bindi had to be rushed into emergency surgery after her appendix burst.—
Mark Gray,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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There's also a special boost available for the final round of the BMW Championship.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Tax revenue isn't the only economic boost the data center boom has brought to Quincy.—
Monica Nickelsburg,
NPR,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In addition to Labubus, the trading cards collectible category is surging, according the StockX. Sales of Pokemon cards are up 367% in the first half of the year and sales of Topps cards are up 208%.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Both are series regulars, in addition to Taylor Ortega (The Four Seasons), who will play Morgan.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Welcome To The Future, Today Ultimately, robots have the potential to ease the transition from aging infrastructure to more future-ready operations, offering meaningful gains in productivity along the way.—
Alexander Clausbruch,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In 2024, Trump won Dearborn Heights, which is not majority Muslim, and made significant gains in Hamtramck, which does have a Muslim-majority population.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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The extension is also in keeping with what the club has done as of late.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Astronomers have identified the most distant—and by extension earliest—black hole ever seen.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Supplement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplement. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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