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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
For many, virtual assistance becomes a scalable way to build substantial supplemental income.
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Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The remaining grassy lawn around the arena, on the other sides of the White House, has been fitted with supplemental spotlights.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Some standing room overlooks the Ellipse, where the supplemental watch party is planned.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Aside from supplemental increases to teacher pay, Gaston County has increased its contribution to GCS’ operating expenses by a total of $800,000 over the past four years combined.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
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Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The remaining grassy lawn around the arena, on the other sides of the White House, has been fitted with supplemental spotlights.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Some standing room overlooks the Ellipse, where the supplemental watch party is planned.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Aside from supplemental increases to teacher pay, Gaston County has increased its contribution to GCS’ operating expenses by a total of $800,000 over the past four years combined.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplemental
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Their diesel auxiliary engines keep running, burning fuel and pushing exhaust over the surrounding city just to keep the onboard systems alive.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 09,
New Atlas,
9 June 2026
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Other projects at Capital High include a boiler replacement, which involves asbestos abatement and demolishing the old boiler, and installing new bleachers in its auxiliary gym.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
9 June 2026
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration had enacted a supplementary budget of 3 trillion yen to shield households from rising energy costs, months after passing the yearly budget.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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The fundraising figures came in supplementary filings to the Federal Election Commission ahead of the June 23 primary covering the second quarter up to June 3.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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By providing early warning, Vision Guard aims to give troops additional time to respond before a drone can conduct surveillance or deliver an attack.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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This article has been updated with additional information.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Bright orange-red shells turned heads, hinting at the bold and surprisingly complementary caramelized and crustacean flavors.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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So for us the two fairs are complementary.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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One example is increasing Florida’s supply of accessory dwelling units, sometimes called in-law suites or backyard cottages, which add attainable housing stock by reimagining existing neighborhoods rather than building new ones.—
Chuck Bonfiglio,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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GoPro also sells the Mission 1 Pro in accessory bundles.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
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The project positions the archipelago — a crossroads between Europe, Africa, and the Americas — as a protagonist of Atlantic history rather than a peripheral footnote.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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The ordinance has shaped growth in Davis for more than two decades and has repeatedly blocked large peripheral housing projects.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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“Supplemental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplemental. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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