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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
Across e-commerce, brands may have product categories where keyword relevance is unclear; moreover, an intelligent search algorithm should read between the lines of consumer keywords to present supplementary products that the customer may want without yet realizing.
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Darpan Munjal, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Optical Cable Corporation's financial statements and supplementary data are included in the filing, along with a discussion of management's assessment of internal controls over financial reporting.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 23 Dec. 2024
In the experiment, researchers began the supplementary reinforcement learning process by asking Claude to reply to harmful queries, such as requests that involve violence.
—Billy Perrigo, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
The system prompt directs the chatbot to rely on the main article and supplementary articles when crafting its responses.
—Time Staff, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Darpan Munjal, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Optical Cable Corporation's financial statements and supplementary data are included in the filing, along with a discussion of management's assessment of internal controls over financial reporting.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 23 Dec. 2024
In the experiment, researchers began the supplementary reinforcement learning process by asking Claude to reply to harmful queries, such as requests that involve violence.
—Billy Perrigo, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
The system prompt directs the chatbot to rely on the main article and supplementary articles when crafting its responses.
—Time Staff, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplementary
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Some of those stations already have auxiliary towers located elsewhere and could quickly get back on the air, but most likely at lesser power and with a smaller coverage area.Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
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In the event that the fire does subsume the broadcast towers, the TV and radio stations would be off the broadcast airwaves until any auxiliary towers elsewhere could be brought online.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 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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Dash the chipotle-mustard sauce on turkey or use a sprinkle along with regular sauce on the complementary bread for a brisket sandwich.Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025
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Investors are expecting the central bank to unveil fresh monetary easing steps this year, such as additional cuts to the main interest rate and the amount of cash that banks must hold as reserves.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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First off, their tall (16.9-inch) shaft effectively sealed out snow and cold, while their Flex-Foam neoprene and additional fleece lining ensured comfort in low temperatures.Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Autistic spectrum disorders are often characterized by difficulties with social communication, reciprocal social interaction, and understanding others’ intentions and mental states more generally.Trystan Loustau and Liane Young, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Start a reciprocal coaching practice with a peer or friend to get feedback on your communication skills.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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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 2.Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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Start by assessing your coverage: Medicare: Familiarize yourself with what Medicare covers and consider supplemental insurance (Medigap) or Medicare Advantage plans to fill in gaps.Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 9 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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“Supplementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplementary. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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