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
Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Aiden is currently enrolled in a local charter school, but is taking classes in neuroscience several days a week at Ursinus to supplement his studies and help prepare him for his ultimate goal of becoming a pediatric neurosurgeon.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Alice Park, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Before taking a supplement, talk with a doctor about dosages, forms, duration, and safety.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
If history serves as any guide, none of these six member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council—Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain—is likely to do more than merely supplement their military arsenals with armaments from non-Western countries.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Aiden is currently enrolled in a local charter school, but is taking classes in neuroscience several days a week at Ursinus to supplement his studies and help prepare him for his ultimate goal of becoming a pediatric neurosurgeon.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that all women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant take a daily folic acid supplement to avoid neural tube and spinal defects in developing fetuses.
—Alice Park, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Before taking a supplement, talk with a doctor about dosages, forms, duration, and safety.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplement
Noun
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In an April report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that in 2022, 1 in 31 children were diagnosed with autism by age 8 in the United States, an increase from 1 in 36 children in 2020.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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There can also be an increase in blood pressure, according to Clijens.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Puzzle Me screen reader works as a complement to other screen reader technology.—
Steph Spadaccini,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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This kind of lateral influence is a powerful complement to formal management channels.—
Mo Trezies,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Publish the attestation and reference architecture where buyers will actually see it (security questionnaire, RFP appendix).—
Jagbir Kaur,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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In a heartfelt Instagram post, the conservationist revealed the removal of 51 endometriosis lesions, a chocolate cyst, her appendix, and repair of a hernia from childbirth.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With Cassidy back in the fold, AEW's active babyface roster has gotten a boost.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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In its final week, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club saw a boost in business, jumping $191,242 over the previous week to land at $820,805.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to its dramatic landscapes with layered rock formations, steep canyons, and towering spires, Badlands National Park protects an expanse of mixed-grass prairie among its 244,000 acres, where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets live and roam.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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In addition, the plan incorporates changes to off-site roads and intersections to ideally improve traffic flow and better promote walking, biking and transit.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Luxshare's 10% jump brought its year-to-date gains to about 50%.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
22 Sep. 2025
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Hampton surged down the right sideline for a 22-yard gain.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Last week, members of Congress failed to advance any short-term funding extensions before a holiday break.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Long wigs and extensions almost always run on the thinner side by default—an issue hair companies still haven’t really solved.—
Noel Cymone Walker,
StyleCaster,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Supplement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplement. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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