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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as in to complement
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Recent Examples of supplement
Brianna Peters, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
The idea of putting a cute sticker on your body every day to take a supplement seems fun in theory.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
The grants measure how much local income-tax revenue a city or county can generate per resident and supplement it until the jurisdiction reaches 75% of the statewide average.
—Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2026
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Noun
A lot of times high-quality supplements can come with a matching high price tag.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
The idea of putting a cute sticker on your body every day to take a supplement seems fun in theory.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
How the Panthers fare in their five games before the deadline will tilt the direction in which the team goes in terms of trying to supplement the roster, staying pat or trading away players.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
The grants measure how much local income-tax revenue a city or county can generate per resident and supplement it until the jurisdiction reaches 75% of the statewide average.
—Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplement
Noun
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This represents a sixfold increase when compared with the last 16 months of the Biden administration, according to the analysis.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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But there are ways to push that increase higher if needed.—
Mark Dee
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The hairstyle was the ideal complement to the outfit too, with loose, light waves that were parted in the middle and placed behind her ears.—
María Diez,
Glamour,
2 Mar. 2026
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Treat them as a complement to your doctor, not a replacement.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Doctors at a Broward County urgent care clinic said her 13-year-old daughter’s appendix was at risk of bursting.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 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
Noun
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Lincoln also got a huge boost from the return of all-state guard Jada Patterson, who tore her ACL in the summer but was able to play in the playoffs.—
Greg Riddle,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Lots of layers don’t automatically give limp hair an instant boost.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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In addition to seeing stronger hair over time, she’s noticed that adding this formula to her regimen has helped improve her energy levels and balance her hormone levels.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the void left by Lemon and Lane’s departures, the Trojans will also be without their top returning wideout this spring, as Tanook Hines will sit out the entire session following an offseason procedure.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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In fact, JPMorgan has already deployed a large language model used by 150,000 employees weekly, and CEO Jamie Dimon acknowledged that productivity gains from AI could mean the bank will employ fewer people in the coming years.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Consuming too much protein can lead to digestive issues, weight gain, and displacing other important nutrients like fiber.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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The modern extension in the rear of the 19th-century main villa is an elegantly spartan affair that somehow complements the 19th-century edifice and brings in the surrounding foliage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Bernier has supported sending the millage extension to voters.—
Steve Patterson,
Florida Times-Union,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Supplement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplement. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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