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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3
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
Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Some say this combination mimics the effects of pre-workout supplements, which are meant to enhance physical performance and energy levels when exercising.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 29 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
It’s long been used around east Asia as a health supplement, and is particularly prevalent in Korean hangover cures of which there are many.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Some say this combination mimics the effects of pre-workout supplements, which are meant to enhance physical performance and energy levels when exercising.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplement
Noun
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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In the video announcement, Adams touted a decrease in multiple crime areas and an increase in diverse leadership across city departments during his time as mayor.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The music video was recorded in Xochimilco, an iconic place in Mexico City, where rides on a trajinera, a small, romantic boat, are the perfect complement to this swoon-worthy song.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Puzzle Me screen reader works as a complement to other screen reader technology.—
Patrick Merrell,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Democrats has cast the appendix to his book as something of an enemies list, as Patel had previously said those listed should be investigated.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
17 Sep. 2025
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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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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
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In addition to Holladay, Cordelia Smith-Johnson, a Democrat from Sherwood, and Bo Renshaw, a Republican from North Little Rock, have already announced their candidacies for the seat.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Sep. 2025
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With the addition and elevation of Schwenz, the union looks to be changing up its strategy around negotiations communication ahead of next year’s bargaining.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Intel rallied over 20% in the past week and has seen a year-to-date gain of nearly 80%.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Old Mill Trail is a heavily trafficked area of the park, popular with hikers looking for moderate distance and sweeping views without strenuous elevation gain - about 1,400 feet over eight miles, when combined with two of the park’s mixed-use trails.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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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 2 Oct. 2025.
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