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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
However, the show did branch out last season while filming in Thailand, with two Anantara properties and one Rosewood hotel being used as supplementary shooting locations to the main Four Seasons Koh Samui.
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Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
This makes for great supplementary income as a side hustle while working full-time, or in between jobs.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The final bit of cloud identification involves supplementary features that are attached to or merged with the cloud.
—Noel Kirkpatrick, Treehugger, 7 Aug. 2025
Oxford Economics’ Loo said while domestic demand has seen a turnaround, due to early effects of the country’ supplementary budget, private consumption growth was outweighed by a slowdown in the construction and equipment investment sectors.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 July 2025
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Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
This makes for great supplementary income as a side hustle while working full-time, or in between jobs.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The final bit of cloud identification involves supplementary features that are attached to or merged with the cloud.
—Noel Kirkpatrick, Treehugger, 7 Aug. 2025
Oxford Economics’ Loo said while domestic demand has seen a turnaround, due to early effects of the country’ supplementary budget, private consumption growth was outweighed by a slowdown in the construction and equipment investment sectors.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplementary
Adjective
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To help the city reach its goal, Johnson's budget allocated funding to increase the number of auxiliary positions for parking enforcement officers.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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By deploying naval auxiliary vessels for supply missions, the Chinese coast guard can maximize its operational availability in the South China Sea, Luck added, describing the region as an expansive body of water with significant distances.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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So the complementary aspect was more a concession to that than the basis of synergy — even as the Chiefs went to three straight Super Bowls and won two.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Oct. 2025
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Williams, a linebacker and complementary running back, was one of The Tennessean's top defensive players at the TSSAA football midseason for a reason.—
Tyler Palmateer,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Companies are layering in additional home security, personal security, and cybersecurity protections for CEOs and high-profile executives and board members.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Awarded by the National Fund for Sacred Places, the $160,000 is a matching grant, meaning that Wright on Main is responsible for raising an additional $160,000 to bring $320,000 of repairs to the project.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Say yes to anything that feels light, exciting, and reciprocal.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
19 Oct. 2025
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But what shook fear around the world was his disclosure in April to impose global reciprocal tariffs, a move that posed a huge problem for shoe brands who produce in China and Vietnam.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Schwalb discussed Blanchard’s emails in a supplemental brief filing for a preliminary injunction and a temporary stay on National Guard deployment until the court makes a final ruling.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Oct. 2025
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California won't be unique from many other states, though, that rely on federal funding for their supplemental nutrition programs.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The homes in Douglass Sumner will include single family homes, duplexes and homes with accessory dwelling units.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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Accessory storage Some coffee mug trees are designed to be more like full-service coffee stations with accessory storage.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Supplementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplementary. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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