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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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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Recent Examples of supplement
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Flintstone vitamins are manufactured without common additives found in other supplements.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
James McNicholas, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Community advocacy following store closures have resulted in initiatives to supplement the grocery store loss, like monthly mobile market visits and the installation of community refrigerators – a mutual aid solution that makes food and donated items available to the public at no cost.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Not only are gelatin-free supplements suitable for vegans and vegetarians, but they can also be taken by people who avoid certain animal products for religious reasons, such as people who follow kosher or halal dietary standards.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Flintstone vitamins are manufactured without common additives found in other supplements.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
Mooney and Dixon form part of a drive to supplement their academy group with external emerging talent.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Community advocacy following store closures have resulted in initiatives to supplement the grocery store loss, like monthly mobile market visits and the installation of community refrigerators – a mutual aid solution that makes food and donated items available to the public at no cost.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplement
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For 17 consecutive months now, the country has seen a year-on-year increase in monthly births, according to the latest figures released in January.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The company’s financial results were buoyed by strong performances from Taco Bell and KFC, which saw same-store sales increase by 7% and 3% in the fourth quarter, respectively.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Charbonnet and Walker made up the running back duo that was the pace-changer for the Seahawks offense, the complement to their devastating aerial attack led by Sam Darnold.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Add a Spa Treatment Having a massage or relaxing in an herbal cocoon at The Spa is the perfect complement to soaking in the tepid springs.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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The winter Olympic games are often seen as more of an appendix to their larger summertime counterparts than a tentpole in themselves.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
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In 2010, 4-year-old Timothy Thomas died of a ruptured appendix while in the custody of the Martins at one of the group’s homes in Colton, authorities said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The return of the NHL players after their absence from the last two Winter Games ought to provide a significant boost, but the inclusion of one of player in particular checks a unique box.—
Dave Campbell,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Stimulus measures tied to the One Big Beautiful spending bill passed last year are expected to provide a boost to income tax rebates that will help individuals, along with deregulation and expensing provisions aimed at businesses.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, Jamie Krents has been promoted to President and CEO of UMe, in addition to his current role as President and CEO of UMG’s Verve Label Group.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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Forward Vieira, on a season’s loan from Arsenal, produced all sorts of craft throughout, in addition to nervelessly converting that penalty.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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These performance gains have immediate implications for safety during human–robot interaction.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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Jason Wilbanks was charged with computer tampering, evidence tampering, using his office for personal gain, and soliciting to commit a drug crime.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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That leaves a short-term patch as the only option to buy more time for negotiations, but Jeffries has already taken another extension off the table.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Rams awarded then record-breaking extensions to defensive lineman Aaron Donald, running back Todd Gurley and quarterback Jared Goff.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Supplement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplement. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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