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as in auxiliary
available to supply something extra when needed
the new program will provide supplemental health insurance to thousands of workers
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as in supplementary
related to each other in such a way that one completes the other
an astronomer who regards science and religion not as antithetical but as supplemental belief systems
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Recent Examples of supplemental
As such, supplemental Federal assistance is crucial.
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Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025
Consumers can see key product details such as COA’s, easily readable cannabinoid and terpene data, and supplemental product information directly sourced from the track and trace system.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
Apply finished compost to the garden to provide supplemental nutrients as well as organic matter.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 June 2025
That perfect lawn typically requires supplemental irrigation, fertilizer, regular mowing and often pesticide applications.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2025
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Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025
Consumers can see key product details such as COA’s, easily readable cannabinoid and terpene data, and supplemental product information directly sourced from the track and trace system.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
Apply finished compost to the garden to provide supplemental nutrients as well as organic matter.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 June 2025
That perfect lawn typically requires supplemental irrigation, fertilizer, regular mowing and often pesticide applications.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplemental
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Kettering Cancer Center who's helping patients integrate auxiliary care such as acupuncture, herbal remedies and music therapy into their cancer treatment.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
16 June 2025
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One suggested improvement is the addition of auxiliary lanes between Boise and Nampa. U.S. 20/26: From Middleton to Star, the highway will be widened to two lanes in both directions, and a continuous center turn lane will be added.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2025
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The report concludes with the company's financial statements and supplementary data, audited by MNP LLP, highlighting the company's financial position and results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
20 Mar. 2025
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The payout could actually climb even higher in 2029, league insiders say, and in the meantime, the WNBA expects to sell additional game inventory in supplementary broadcast agreements.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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This led to fears the suspect may have had additional targets in mind.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
16 June 2025
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Saddam brutally repressed them using helicopter gunships as American forces next door in the Gulf stood by, only later establishing no-fly zones to protect these vulnerable populations from additional attacks.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Hence, the space has depth: pair walls painted in a soft pistachio with slightly darker trim, add bedding in a complementary green pattern or subtle stripe, and choose natural accents like woven shades, oak furniture, or boucle pillows to keep it tactile.—
Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
21 June 2025
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Beyond the North Star, define a set of complementary metrics (e.g., customer churn, ARR) that cover different aspects of product health and provide a more comprehensive picture.—
Ramalakshmi Murugan,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Three hours into the debate, Scott offered an amendment that would change the 8-30g law to include accessory dwelling units, sometimes called mother-in-law apartments, in the calculation to count toward affordable housing.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2025
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Featuring over 20 colorful loungewear and accessory pieces under $30, the collaboration coincided with Poppi’s new Cream Soda flavor.—
Charlie Carballo,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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As a result, the team has fielded some calls about trading away a peripheral option.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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He’s been lucky so far, but even the peripheral stats still show a decent pitcher.—
Owen Poindexter,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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“Supplemental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplemental. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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