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
Dominique Fluker, Essence, 17 Mar. 2025
Specifically, the best Korean collagen supplements are proving to be the real secret to achieving bouncy, supple skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Bob Chitrathorn, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The issue at hand was the need to supplement the breakthrough Civil Rights Act of 1964 with companion legislation that would guarantee voting rights for all.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The key is balance—using AI as a supplement and a tool, not a replacement for authentic connection.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 17 Mar. 2025
Specifically, the best Korean collagen supplements are proving to be the real secret to achieving bouncy, supple skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Rental properties, dividend-paying stocks, annuities and even part-time consulting work can help supplement retirement funds.
—Bob Chitrathorn, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The issue at hand was the need to supplement the breakthrough Civil Rights Act of 1964 with companion legislation that would guarantee voting rights for all.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplement
Noun
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The current model of two sites rather than four, like in the men’s NCAA Tournament, reduces overhead costs, and the increase in gate revenue is an additional boon.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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This vulnerability is further underscored by recent increases in poverty.—
Murtaza Ali,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That the hosts ended the afternoon with a full complement of players will no doubt have vexed Stockport on their trip back across the border after James McClean was fortunate to see yellow rather than red for a crude first-half challenge on Hills.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Its flight deck can support a complement of two Black Hawk or Seahawk helicopters.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The other appendices state that Kier started working at a very young age and suffered extensive abuse from his employer.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 Feb. 2025
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Lévêque was 9 years old when her appendix was removed by the surgeon.—
Linda Hervieux,
NBC News,
23 Feb. 2025
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While the Glasgow Film Festival wrapped a few weeks ago with more than 33,000 people in attendance at the 12-day event, the festival’s industry program saw a big boost in attendance this year, with numbers up 15% year-on-year.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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While To Control Space - Live 1969 is the newest addition to Pink Floyd’s charting catalog, one of its oldest releases – and easily its most successful – is also enjoying a boost this week.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In addition to the ecological benefits, Veja also sees the program as a way to learn more about its own products and how people wear them.—
Emilia Petrarca,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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In addition to access to on-demand content, the Audible subscription gives you one credit per month to buy any audiobook from the entire catalog.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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If the stock rises to $150 by the time restrictions lapse and the individual sells at $200, the $100 gain ($200 - $100) is capital gain.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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As a result, the gains were too few and the costs were too high.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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With a double-wing extension, the compact home offers more interior space while still being portable and easy to relocate.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Canucks would prefer to work out an extension over simply exercising their team option this summer.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Supplement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplement. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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