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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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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
Josh Robbins, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Local law enforcement often supplements the security forces as well.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2025
Sonya Collins, Fortune, 25 June 2025
Katie Hurley, a child and adolescent psychotherapist and senior clinical advisor for The Jed Foundation, encourages parents to read the labels of any supplements or protein powders their sons are currently using or interested in trying.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 24 June 2025
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Noun
The Wizards’ decision-makers intend to have enough flexibility and future draft picks a few years down the line to supplement their young nucleus, either through signings or trades.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Local law enforcement often supplements the security forces as well.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2025
Verb
Although some research indicates some types could be contaminated with dangerous toxins, the supplement is a quick, easy way to hit your protein goals without having to cook up a chicken breast or steak.
—Sonya Collins, Fortune, 25 June 2025
Katie Hurley, a child and adolescent psychotherapist and senior clinical advisor for The Jed Foundation, encourages parents to read the labels of any supplements or protein powders their sons are currently using or interested in trying.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplement
Noun
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One reported a 60% increase in sales within four months, while another saved 30-hours per week on decision-making processes, according to Medone.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Spike in Civilian Deaths The United Nations has reported a sharp increase in civilian casualties in Ukraine.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Integration with Transit: AVs should serve as a complement to, not a replacement for, public transportation.—
Regina Clewlow,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Heat mainstays Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro were believed to be off-limits in any potential trade for Durant, with the thought that Durant would have arrived as a complement to the two.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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Although cancer of the appendix is rare – typically, it’s estimated to affect about 1 or 2 people for every 1 million in the United States each year – diagnoses are rising sharply among Generation X and millennials, according to a new study.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
15 June 2025
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Appendix cancer is often found after someone has appendicitis and gets their appendix removed.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
13 June 2025
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However, here’s the catch: these estimates do not even include the prospective boost from the new cryptocurrency offerings.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The video was a hit and gave his channel a significant boost.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
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Auckland City earned $3.58m USD for their participation in the tournament, in addition to a $1m bonus from FIFA for the draw against Boca.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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In addition to the traditional People’s Choice audience awards handed out by TIFF (including the most popular overall movie in the festival’s lineup being considered an instant awards season contender), Toronto this year will also hand out a first-ever International People’s Choice Award.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
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In terms of the absolute number of viewers that were added between a sixth and seventh broadcast, the 2016 Cavaliers-Warriors classic beat all comers with a net gain of 10.3 million viewers.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
22 June 2025
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The windfalls from name, image and licensing rights carry a slew of gains for athletes, including bolstering traditional labor objectives like collective bargaining.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Robert Pierce, PhD, is a state extension fisheries and wildlife specialist at the University of Missouri.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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Williams team principal James Vowles has announced a long-term contract extension after joining the team in 2023.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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“Supplement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplement. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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