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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
Its 50 supplementary activities — the most LJMS has offered during SummerFest — include open rehearsals, Artist Lounges, Encounters, coaching workshops and musical preludes, all free and open to the public.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Programs with major budgets in football and basketball may have to face interesting questions for supplementary sports.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Santa Ynez Reservoir’s primary role is to provide supplementary supply during periods of high water use, according to the DWP.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
The Fed now wants the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio to be applied on a bank-by-bank basis, depending on each firm's mix of assets.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 26 June 2025
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Programs with major budgets in football and basketball may have to face interesting questions for supplementary sports.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Santa Ynez Reservoir’s primary role is to provide supplementary supply during periods of high water use, according to the DWP.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
The Fed now wants the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio to be applied on a bank-by-bank basis, depending on each firm's mix of assets.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplementary
Adjective
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Full memberships include access to the main and auxiliary gymnasiums, track, wellness center, game and esports rooms and all available aerobics and fitness classes.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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The auxiliary lane, or the rightmost lane, on 620 before the Lohmans Crossing intersection is now a right-turn-only lane.—
Pili Saravia,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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This signals that Reed is set up to be a complementary wide receiver as opposed to being an outside X receiver that could dominate that team's target share.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The Princess of Wales, 43, and her daughter subtly coordinated their outfits in complementary shades.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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This article has been updated with additional information.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Yet with two of the three drive modes—Bentley and Comfort—remaining unchanged, the real story here is Sport mode, which now increases suspension damping by an additional 15 percent.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Trump retreated temporarily after his Liberation Day announcement triggered a rout in financial markets and suspended the reciprocal tariffs for 90 days to give countries a chance to negotiate.—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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Lawyering has long been a closed shop in Florida, which is one of only 11 states and four U.S. territories that don’t have reciprocal licensing agreements with other states.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Aug. 2025
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In 2025, plans received more than $500 per enrollee to lower or reduce Part D premiums and offer supplemental Part D benefits.—
Diane Omdahl,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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With the current dry conditions, the shrub will benefit from supplemental water since it was planted last year and is still being established.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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The 11-inch tablet boasts up to 10 hours of battery life, but its accessory compatibility isn't ideal – charging the Apple Pencil requires a USB-C cable and adapter.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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One of those actions: an ordinance allowing for more accessory dwelling units, which are independent residential units on the same lot as a home.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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“Supplementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplementary. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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