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
Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Functional beverages go beyond basic refreshment and include ingredients like adaptogens, botanicals or other supplements that can support mood, relaxation and overall well-being.
—Jeff Burkhart, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Nilesh Christopher Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
But synthetic fertilizers supplement plant nutrients already in the soil.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
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Noun
While omega-3 supplements can be helpful for individuals who cannot meet needs through diet alone, or when one is recommended by a healthcare professional, most people can obtain adequate amounts through food alone.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Functional beverages go beyond basic refreshment and include ingredients like adaptogens, botanicals or other supplements that can support mood, relaxation and overall well-being.
—Jeff Burkhart, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
In some cases, entire families sign up to record video, speech and images for AI training to supplement their income.
—Nilesh Christopher Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
But synthetic fertilizers supplement plant nutrients already in the soil.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplement
Noun
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Critics of these no tax increase bonds argue that instead of the debt having an end date when it will be paid off, taxpayers have to chip away at debt for a longer length of time.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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With its PrecisionCore Heat-Free technology, the ink dries quickly to avoid smudging, while the two-sided printing capabilities increase efficiency.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Which is, on paper, a savvy complement to Sutton, who can move the chains, body up smaller foes outside the hashes and win jump balls in the end zone.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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Dill is an easy herb to grow and its unique anise flavor complements salads and meats and adds tang to a jar of pickles.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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An inflamed appendix becomes a ruptured one, leading to systemic infection.—
Dr. Lauren Palladino,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
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Amanda Gushue, 37, first visited her primary care physician — who sent her to the emergency department (ED) with a swollen appendix.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With their visit comes a boost to other parts of the city.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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In a client note, Fishman said the introduction of an ad tier in 2022 has provided a boost to the company by increasing its options.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The changes at the intersection will mean the addition of two signs that will have flashing lights triggered by people or traffic at the crossing roads.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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In addition to his robust campaign fundraising, Holland has been able to bring on the head of the local Republican Party, Matthew Kay, as his campaign chair.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Dark green in particular, such as bottle green, gains depth when combined with a shade like petrol or teal.—
Jana Ackermann,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2026
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However, peeling back the curtain, that support drops substantially when looking solely at younger Republicans and conservative-leaning independents — two groups that Trump made gains with in 2024.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Fely reached the 40-rep mark, but two were deemed not to have reached full extension and were subtracted from his total.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Mar. 2026
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Kuku is positioning it as a genre first for Indian cinema, with the theatrical setting central to its strategy – the company sees the communal big-screen experience as distinct from, rather than an extension of, its existing digital offerings.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Supplement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplement. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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