1
as in increase
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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2
as in complement
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 appendix
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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as in to complement
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Recent Examples of supplement
Arielle Zionts. Kff Health News, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Improve data collection by supplementing traditional surveys with secure online methods, administrative records and other digital sources to address declining response rates and reduce large revisions.
—Brent Dykes, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Also still in play is a bill to help parenting foster youth by adjusting what’s called the infant supplement, a payment from the state that helps a young parent who lives with their child and is still in the foster care setting.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
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Noun
To supplement those real-life cases, providers visit simulation labs, do monthly mock scenarios, and review advanced skills, such as using an ultrasound to help guide breathing tubes into patient airways.
—Arielle Zionts. Kff Health News, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Improve data collection by supplementing traditional surveys with secure online methods, administrative records and other digital sources to address declining response rates and reduce large revisions.
—Brent Dykes, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
Secondly, organic supplements frequently have a higher nutritional value.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Also still in play is a bill to help parenting foster youth by adjusting what’s called the infant supplement, a payment from the state that helps a young parent who lives with their child and is still in the foster care setting.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplement
Noun
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That's more than any other year since 2013 and would be a 56% increase over the 25 executions conducted last year.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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That’s a fivefold increase, fueled by ticket sales across the two biggest stadiums at the U.S. Open, Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong, enhanced sponsorship interest and the other revenues that come from bringing top stars to play on ESPN.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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The brand will launch mini styles as a complement to the full-sized pieces and a new array of collectible crystals in rose and clear quartz for customers to personalize their bags.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Puzzle Me screen reader works as a complement to other screen reader technology.—
Patrick Merrell,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The most common presentation of early-stage appendix cancer is appendicitis, when the appendix becomes inflamed and infected.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
13 June 2025
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Roth missed a month this summer after having his appendix taken out.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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Terms and Conditions New Customers - 21+ in Eligible States Bonus Last Verified On Aug. 30, 2025 Information Confirmed By Newsweek One of the best parts of the bet365 app is the number of bet boosts that are available.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Use a liquid fertilizer now to give the plants a boost.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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Under Ohio law, the country club is owed triple damages for the theft in addition to punitive and other damages, making the total for both Lee and Sulky nearly $4 million.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
26 Aug. 2025
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Fairchild Media Group, a division of Penske Media Corp., on Monday announced the elevation of Michael Atmore to editor in chief of Women’s Wear Daily, in addition to his role as chief brand officer of FMG.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Employers added just 73,000 jobs and employment gains for May and June were revised down by a massive 258,000.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Its content lineup, led by hits like Outlander: Blood of My Blood, Force, Raising Kanan, and the return of Spartacus, is fueling strong engagement, with the Outlander prequel achieving the third-highest subscriber gains in Starz history.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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However, rumors have already been swirling about an extension.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
20 Aug. 2025
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Suddenly, an essentially free 12-month extension was on the table despite all the prior mood music suggesting that would not happen.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Supplement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplement. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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