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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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
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
It's recommended to take your daily vitamin or supplement separately from your cup of coffee, ideally at least a few hours.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
The best ashwagandha supplements work in tandem with healthy lifestyle habits that can naturally tackle stress like balancing blood sugar, taking walks outside, breathwork, spending time in nature, meditating, journaling, and more.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
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Noun
But the group initially struggled to supplement the lead.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
It's recommended to take your daily vitamin or supplement separately from your cup of coffee, ideally at least a few hours.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Mayo Clinic said the best way to prevent hemorrhoids is to eat high-fiber foods or take fiber supplements to soften stool, drink plenty of fluids and avoid long periods of pushing or straining.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
The best ashwagandha supplements work in tandem with healthy lifestyle habits that can naturally tackle stress like balancing blood sugar, taking walks outside, breathwork, spending time in nature, meditating, journaling, and more.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplement
Noun
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That's a 5% increase from 9% last year and higher than 8% for 2023.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With thick buckle straps, multiple functional pockets, a wide-leg fit, and fun leopard print, this one-and-done outfit is the perfect complement to the neutral basics already in your wardrobe.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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The rookie point guard from Rutgers projects to be the perfect complement to this version of the Spurs’ franchise player and can grow alongside Wembanyama to maintain an ideal partnership.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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While the appendix could be removed that morning, the tumor would require an entirely different battle.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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As part of the terms ending the four-year-long occupation, Washington required that Cuba integrate something called the Platt Amendment into an appendix of the island’s 1901 constitution.—
Miriam Pensack,
The Dial,
30 Sep. 2025
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Last year the rankings didn’t give a boost to a best-of-3 match or best-of-5 match.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Hoyer declined to speculate on whether the major-league payroll would receive a boost after Wrigley Field hosted two playoff rounds.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Part of what’s driven the unexpected optimism have been industry sales and production holding up much better than expected, in addition to broader macroeconomics such as consumer spending being relatively stable.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Then on Friday, the series announced another round of new additions headlined by Natasha Lyonne, Eli Roth, YouTuber Trisha Paytas, True Blood alum Sam Trammell, Till star Danielle Deadwyler, and over a dozen more.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Compelling value and scale at both Olive Garden has successfully served to help drive share gains, Cho added.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Because of this, eating larger quantities of almonds over a period of time may contribute to weight gain.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Nuggets are better with Braun, even with a contract extension looming.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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Dylan Buell / Getty Images The Sacramento Kings and fourth-year forward Keegan Murray have agreed to a five-year, $140 million extension, a league source told The Athletic.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Supplement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplement. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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