as in to enlarge (on or upon)
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supplement
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Online courses are ubiquitous now in the remote era and, for the right candidate, can be the ideal way to supplement your income without having to sacrifice your full-time work schedule.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026 -
On the other hand, exercise—especially via the leg muscles—can supplement mental activity in a meaningful way.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Elaborate (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborate%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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