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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
Last summer, YouTube began testing a version of Community Notes, though it was described as more of a supplemental feature.
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Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
With the average annual pension benefit to a city retiree being about $60,000, over the years, retirees have lost many thousands of dollars to inflation that is nowhere near offset by the annual supplemental benefit.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
Remember that lawns containing clover may not require supplemental fertilization thanks to the nitrogen-fixing properties of clover plants.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
Muscle strengthening is still an important way to reach your physical activity requirements for optimal bone and muscle health, and walking (especially a brisk walk) is a great supplemental activity.
— AVIV JOSHUA, MS, MEDICAL EXPERT BOARD
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—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
With the average annual pension benefit to a city retiree being about $60,000, over the years, retirees have lost many thousands of dollars to inflation that is nowhere near offset by the annual supplemental benefit.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
Remember that lawns containing clover may not require supplemental fertilization thanks to the nitrogen-fixing properties of clover plants.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
Muscle strengthening is still an important way to reach your physical activity requirements for optimal bone and muscle health, and walking (especially a brisk walk) is a great supplemental activity.
— AVIV JOSHUA, MS, MEDICAL EXPERT BOARD
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—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplemental
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Historically, the Division I athletic programs in Virginia have been heavily dependent on tuition auxiliary fees.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images Organizers set up auxiliary seating outside the main room, a grand colonnaded hall decorated with topiaries and subtle lighting.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Gavin Haase scored 11 points in a supplementary role, and Jai Wadhwani contributed eight.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Beyond standard financial statements, consider preparing supplementary materials that highlight key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to your industry.—
Ivan Lunegov,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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So last summer, OpenAI negotiated a one-time deal for $10 billion in additional computing power from Oracle.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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The option was introduced in the United States in September 2024, allowing members to add a user outside their household for an additional fee starting at $7 per month.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Related Articles For the occasion, Good gave wintertime dressing a sensual spin, opting for a coordinated look and complementary jacket.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
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By pairing congestion pricing with complementary initiatives like low-emission zones, cities can accelerate their progress toward these goals.—
Regina Clewlow,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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The village board will assign the sub-committee to make recommendations to allow accessory dwelling units.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2025
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Shop more accessory deals: Don't sleep on Madewell's men section.—
Jenifer Calle,
Glamour,
2 Dec. 2024
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The frames have a wonderfully wide field of view, with excellent peripheral vision.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Jan. 2025
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Son, Dejan Kulusevski and Solanke were peripheral figures.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Supplemental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplemental. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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