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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
Bennett was not fined or given supplementary discipline for the altercation.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
These spices are often mixed to optimize their therapeutic potential and provide supplementary advantages.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025
The winning Oz Lotto numbers were 14, 32, 13, 29, 41, 23 and 8, and the supplementary numbers were 43, 4 and 40, according to The Lott.
—David Chiu, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
These expenses can often be managed through budget adjustments or supplementary income.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
These spices are often mixed to optimize their therapeutic potential and provide supplementary advantages.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025
The winning Oz Lotto numbers were 14, 32, 13, 29, 41, 23 and 8, and the supplementary numbers were 43, 4 and 40, according to The Lott.
—David Chiu, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
These expenses can often be managed through budget adjustments or supplementary income.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplementary
Adjective
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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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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
Adjective
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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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New responsibilities put pressure on FHP While not every trooper is carrying out immigration enforcement duties every day, the additional responsibilities can reduce their capacity for FHP’s core mission: traffic control.—
Kara Newhouse,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2025
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This became a concern in early April, when U.S. stocks and bonds plummeted along with the dollar after Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on America’s trading partners.—
Nick Sargen,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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New Delhi is pushing for the U.S. to exempt India from existing sectoral tariffs on steel and automobiles and threatened reciprocal tariffs that are scheduled to kick in on July 9, the people said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 June 2025
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Connecticut’s Department of Agriculture believes the block grant option gives the state more flexibility for specialty crop operations, especially since the supplemental disaster funds might not cover many of the farmers and producers in Connecticut.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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Studies show dietary and supplemental magnesium may help lower blood pressure.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
12 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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“Supplementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplementary. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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