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as in increases
something added (as by growth)
this new rule restricting e-mail to job-related activity is only a supplement to the preexisting policy regarding personal use of company resources
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as in complements
something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else
recommends taking a vitamin C supplement to prevent colds
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as in appendixes
a part added at the end of a book or periodical
a supplement containing biographical articles on women who had died since the publication of the original three-volume encyclopedia
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Recent Examples of supplements
CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
What Collagen Powder Actually Does Collagen supplements are worth a closer look too.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The last referendum was used to help fund safety and security officers, mental health counselors and employee supplements.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The group has a well-growing supplements portfolio, made of nutraceuticals, which is delivering well, too.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026
Anti-aging supplements are having quite the moment right now, targeting everything from skin and hair to metabolism and brain health.
—Alex Vance, SELF, 31 Mar. 2026
Some supplements don't mix well with caffeine, which can affect how well your body absorbs them.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2026
Hill wants a 5% increase to teacher supplements, which range from about $8,000 to $14,000.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
The collision underscores the growing battle in the frigid waters of the Southern Ocean over the future of Antarctic krill, a shrimplike crustacean central to the diet of whales and critical buffer to global warming that's also in demand for use in health supplements, fishmeal and other products.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
What Collagen Powder Actually Does Collagen supplements are worth a closer look too.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The last referendum was used to help fund safety and security officers, mental health counselors and employee supplements.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The group has a well-growing supplements portfolio, made of nutraceuticals, which is delivering well, too.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026
Anti-aging supplements are having quite the moment right now, targeting everything from skin and hair to metabolism and brain health.
—Alex Vance, SELF, 31 Mar. 2026
Some supplements don't mix well with caffeine, which can affect how well your body absorbs them.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2026
Hill wants a 5% increase to teacher supplements, which range from about $8,000 to $14,000.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplements
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And here’s the key point — those gains weren’t driven by massive increases in spending.—
William J. Bratton,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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But such is the risk-reward of attempting to get ahead of the game in such matters before cost increases.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Dill is an easy herb to grow and its unique anise flavor complements salads and meats and adds tang to a jar of pickles.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Canori, in his statement, added that his team has taken tremendous care working with Newport Beach and world-class architects to ensure the project complements and aligns with the vision and plan for Newport Center.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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The final version is nearly 1,000 pages with an additional 1,600 pages in appendices.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Their analysis, which includes seven figures, thirteen tables, six appendices, and nearly 25,000 words, revealed three main findings.—
Ge Bai,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Royals believer their new additions raise the overall floor of their roster.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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The additions of super utilityman Willi Castro and TJ Rumfield provide a lens into how the Rockies’ brass wants to reshape and improve.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Eligibility extensions Some college athletes, such as quarterback Diego Pavia, who most recently played for Vanderbilt University, have sued the NCAA to extend their eligibility beyond the current limit of four seasons and five calendar years.—
Andrew Urbaczewski,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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During similar situations in the past, the Rams awarded then record-breaking extensions to defensive lineman Aaron Donald, running back Todd Gurley and quarterback Jared Goff.—
Los Angeles Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are no must-wins in March or April, only morale boosts at the beginning of a marathon.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Then, just start making your trades to put your profit boosts to work and unlock your bonuses.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Early military gains give way to a larger strategic mess.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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During key periods like the pandemic boom and another surge in 2025, trading card indexes tracking Pokémon sales posted gains that far exceeded the S&P 500's long-term average annual return of 10% to 12%, according to trading card valuation tool Card Ladder.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Supplements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplements. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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