1
as in auxiliary
available to supply something extra when needed
the teacher's edition of the textbook comes with a lot of supplementary material
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as in complementary
related to each other in such a way that one completes the other
regards theology and philosophy as supplementary fields of study
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Recent Examples of supplementary
In addition to the countertop surrounding the rectangular sink complete with flip-up extension on the main block, a supplementary counter block tops the refrigerator behind the wet bath on the driver's side.
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New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
That duo helped carry Purdue to the national title game two years ago in a floor-spacing supplementary role around Edey.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
The researchers carried out supplementary interviews with 15 moderators to answer the question of why African content moderators’ well-being scores were so low.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 27 Mar. 2026
The essential supplementary component arrived in the person of Frank Robinson.
—Raymond Daniel Burke, Baltimore Sun, 23 Mar. 2026
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New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
That duo helped carry Purdue to the national title game two years ago in a floor-spacing supplementary role around Edey.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
The researchers carried out supplementary interviews with 15 moderators to answer the question of why African content moderators’ well-being scores were so low.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 27 Mar. 2026
The essential supplementary component arrived in the person of Frank Robinson.
—Raymond Daniel Burke, Baltimore Sun, 23 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for supplementary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplementary
Adjective
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As for the camper module exterior, Winnebago cages out the alcove face and lower front sides with thick tubular branch guards, wires in a set of floating front auxiliary lights, adds a swing-away full-size spare carrier in back, and secures on under-body aluminum storage lockers.—
C.C. Weiss
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
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The auxiliary dials are connected to the main dial from the back, a process the company said takes several weeks.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Google is positioning the category as complementary to — rather than a replacement for — existing devices like smartphones and smartwatches.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Equally complementary are scenes of contemporary Mexican rodeos captured by Juan Fuentes and Amanda Lopez.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Those seated in the gunner or engineer positions will also be treated to additional clips of Grogu via their adjacent flight panels, the young alien here portrayed as something of a playful pet of a child who is exaggeratedly chill during the commotion.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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The Siena Research Institute at Siena University and Reconnaissance Market Research (ReconMR) fielded the poll, with additional fieldwork by the Public Opinion Research Lab at the University of North Florida.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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Dog motherhood offers a version of care that is reciprocal without being all-consuming.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2026
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Zelenskyy noted in a post on X that Ukraine would observe a reciprocal ceasefire starting at midnight on Tuesday.—
F. Brinley Bruton,
NBC news,
4 May 2026
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In other words, the NCAA wanted more time to investigate, while Sorsby is essentially on the clock in terms of playing in 2026 or declaring for the NFL supplemental draft.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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There is no specific treatment for hantavirus infections and patients usually receive supportive care like supplemental oxygen for respiratory issues and dialysis in the case of kidney failure.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The Solana Beach City Council approved updates to the accessory dwelling ordinance during its May 6 meeting.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Consider the Topo Designs Travel Accessory Bundle, now 51 percent off, which comes with a packing cube, Dopp kit, and accessory pouch to keep your bags organized.—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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“Supplementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplementary. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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