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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
These sponsors help pay the salaries—and performance bonuses—of players who might otherwise opt to compete overseas as a means of earning a supplementary income.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Each game also comes with a glossy digital screenplay and an encyclopaedia book which adds another layer of insight into these influential titles; a supplementary addition that many modern remasters fail to include.
—Joshua Lamb, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Terra is first making and selling a low-carbon supplementary cementitious material that can be blended with traditional cement.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 18 Feb. 2025
However, the stunning property, which is comprised of a collection of villas set into a cliffside overlooking the sea, didn't provide every type of space the script required, so the showrunners set out to find some equally lavish supplementary shooting spots in the region.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Each game also comes with a glossy digital screenplay and an encyclopaedia book which adds another layer of insight into these influential titles; a supplementary addition that many modern remasters fail to include.
—Joshua Lamb, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Terra is first making and selling a low-carbon supplementary cementitious material that can be blended with traditional cement.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 18 Feb. 2025
However, the stunning property, which is comprised of a collection of villas set into a cliffside overlooking the sea, didn't provide every type of space the script required, so the showrunners set out to find some equally lavish supplementary shooting spots in the region.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplementary
Adjective
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From automating repetitive tactics to enhancing predictive analytics, AI is not just an auxiliary tool.—
Vamsi Gosu,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The plan includes the construction of a 10,000-square-foot auxiliary hanger plus two additional maintenance hangers.—
Laura Kinsler,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Expand your offerings by adding complementary products, services, or digital options.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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It would be believed that Hunt and Pacheco will compete for the starting role, but both served as complementary rotational pieces in 2024.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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By Wednesday afternoon — the start of the new league year — there’s a good chance Alexander might have been traded or released, which will give the Packers an additional $6.8 million of salary cap space.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Troy Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for additional information and comment.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Trump administration has warned that it’s not done with its overhaul of US trade policy, promising to deliver reciprocal tariffs — tariffs that match other countries’ dollar for dollar — next month.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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Gan’s speech comes after the U.S. increased tariffs, then reversed course on Canada’s steel and aluminum exports early Wednesday, following Ontario’s reversal of reciprocal energy tariffs on the U.S. today.—
Lim Hui Jie,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This year, most of that supplemental water won’t be there.—
Laura Paskus,
The Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2025
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Multiple builders offer the prospect of a home for elderly or other family members, a space for work or a place for guests, and the chance to earn supplemental income from tenants.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Those stipulations are too vague to be rightfully enforced and leave loopholes for developers to take advantage of accessory dwelling units, Rimer said.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2024
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According to Mitchell, two of those ideas are accessory dwelling units and mixed residential and commercial zoning.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Supplementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplementary. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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