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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
Julia Forbes, Wired News, 28 Dec. 2025
Some supplements can interfere with sleep, especially those that affect energy levels or the sleep–wake cycle.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 23 Dec. 2025
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
The new league has reimagined the offseason for many WNBA players, who have historically played overseas to supplement their low salaries.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Noun
So if an extra (and questionable) ingredient weasels its way into the formula, and the supplement hits the market, there's not much the FDA can do besides send companies a warning letter to recall the supplement.
—Julia Forbes, Wired News, 28 Dec. 2025
Some supplements can interfere with sleep, especially those that affect energy levels or the sleep–wake cycle.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
Tips for Keeping Plants Under Grow Lights Grow lights can be used on their own, or they can be positioned near a window to supplement the natural light plants receive.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
The new league has reimagined the offseason for many WNBA players, who have historically played overseas to supplement their low salaries.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplement
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When air temperature increases in the summer, a spider plant’s soil can dry out faster.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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The weather is a major factor leading to price increases for the top two increases in our cart.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ethereally beautiful, with platinum hair, Fastvold radiates calm, a complement to Seyfried’s quicksilver curiosity, though both women have about them an inspiring clarity.—
Claire Messud,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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The five-time All-Star was the starting shooting guard next to Curry for all four of the team’s modern-day titles, providing defense and the perfect off-ball complement to Curry’s dynamism.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Treatment for the condition generally involves antibiotics and surgical removal of the appendix, per Mayo Clinic.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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According to the accompanying appendix, which outlined the accusations and was under seal until Tuesday, Remington penned the bulk of Hyland’s opinion denying the defense’s dismissal motion, constituting a clear breach of Wisconsin’s judicial code of conduct.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Dec. 2025
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The city was already buzzing Friday night with both Bears and Packers fans, as the return of the NFL's oldest rivalry is a boost to spirits and business.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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To be sure, how much of a boost beneficiaries see depends on the size of their current benefits.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Natural Glow Blurring Foundation A reformulation of your favorite beauty product is always a bit alarming, but Armani’s new addition is more like a glow up.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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In medium- or lower-light rooms, however, sun-loving plants like succulents, cacti, and bird of paradise will benefit from the addition of a grow light.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
21 Jan. 2026
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Investors also foresee the strain in China-Japan relations benefitting spending on South Korean businesses, leading to gains for Korean retail and consumer stocks, according to Bloomberg.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Texans stifled the Steelers rushing attack and harassed Aaron Rodgers so extensively — sacking him four times, hitting him 12 times — that the future Hall of Fame quarterback scarcely had time to wait for plays to develop and repeatedly dumped the ball off for short gains.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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January 1972 was pivotal in Bowie’s career—and, by extension, in musical history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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The media contingent, and by extension, the media pressure, is significantly less here, too.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Supplement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplement. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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