1
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
Researchers are also exploring it as a potential supplementary treatment for certain cancers.
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Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2025
In its most optimistic supplementary modeling, ARK suggested Bitcoin could rise even higher—up to $2.4 million—under more aggressive assumptions about adoption rates, according to Cointelegraph.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Writing in the Conversation, University of Melbourne legal scholars Liz Hicks and Ashleigh Best raise the question of why Victoria officials didn’t deliver supplementary food, in the form of fresh gum leaves, to the national park while the forests recovered from the blaze.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
But many fintechs still view partnerships as supplementary, an optional extra rather than a strategic pillar.
—Henry McIntosh, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2025
In its most optimistic supplementary modeling, ARK suggested Bitcoin could rise even higher—up to $2.4 million—under more aggressive assumptions about adoption rates, according to Cointelegraph.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Writing in the Conversation, University of Melbourne legal scholars Liz Hicks and Ashleigh Best raise the question of why Victoria officials didn’t deliver supplementary food, in the form of fresh gum leaves, to the national park while the forests recovered from the blaze.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
But many fintechs still view partnerships as supplementary, an optional extra rather than a strategic pillar.
—Henry McIntosh, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplementary
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The plans include a new 10,000-square-foot auxiliary hangar, two additional maintenance hangars, and a 2,500-square-foot classroom building with a breakroom and vending area.—
Katie Sartoris,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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Having made all his available substitutions, Coach Simone Inzaghi resorted to desperation, ordering Francesco Acerbi to go forward and play as an auxiliary striker.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The two are not only complementary flavors, but coffee helps intensify chocolate’s flavor.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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In addition, the resulting technological progress makes businesses and workers more productive, raising real wages and creating additional complementary effects from more private investment and production.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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This article has been updated with additional information.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Notre Dame would have a manageable pathway to one of the at-large bids, leaving two for additional teams from the power leagues.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
10 May 2025
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That was due to the suspension of many of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs for three months, until early July, after the president unveiled his original tariff policy on April 2.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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The president imposed reciprocal tariffs on a slew of countries April 2 but later paused most of them for 90 days, saying those nations' leaders were eager to negotiate trade deals.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Now, with access to Sherpa guides, porters, supplemental oxygen and top-of-the-range equipment, the mountain is far more accessible to hobbyists and tourists.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN Money,
13 May 2025
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Giving a killer robot killer cheekbones and killer abs, but repeatedly showing us his Ken doll-style absence of genitals, becomes a peculiar piece of world-building that even supplemental dialogue can’t fix.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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In the first, the malicious charger invokes the Android Open Access Protocol, which allows a USB host to act as an input device when the host sends a special message that puts it into accessory mode.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2025
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Open floor plans for living spaces may be ideal, but private sleeping spaces or separate accessory dwellings may appeal to a need for privacy.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Supplementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplementary. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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