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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
Sarah Garone, Health, 29 May 2026
Barbell has a popular YouTube channel where Feigenbaum and his colleagues break down the science of different popular supplements including compounds like MK-677.
—T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 May 2026
The City Council also approved a $75,000 construction contract with Southland Paving for asphalt roadway patch repairs, which supplement the potholes and other minor issues that are repaired by city staff.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026
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Noun
Some supplements—particularly herbal products such as green tea extract and turmeric—contain compounds that can damage the liver.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 29 May 2026
Barbell has a popular YouTube channel where Feigenbaum and his colleagues break down the science of different popular supplements including compounds like MK-677.
—T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Verb
That’s allowed the Knicks to keep their core together and to continue to supplement it — an important advantage in a salary-cap sport.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 May 2026
The City Council also approved a $75,000 construction contract with Southland Paving for asphalt roadway patch repairs, which supplement the potholes and other minor issues that are repaired by city staff.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplement
Noun
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That was the largest increase in the plant’s more than 30-year history, records show.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Since 2019, the National Poison Data System has fielded a nearly 1,500% increase in calls related to overdoses or side effects from injectable weight loss drugs.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Tents are adorned with explorer-style campaign furniture and Zanzibari trunks and illuminated by Earth tones that complement—but not compete with—the natural beauty of surrounding grasslands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The researchers suggest that PIP could serve as a low-cost, non-pharmacologic and effective complement to standard medical care.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Villa have had a great season but if Unai Emery was their brain and John McGinn was their heart, Elliott was their appendix.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Readers will find his email address in the book’s appendix, and Smat encourages people to share their story with him.—
Brayden Garcia
May 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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Other recent call-ups, like Nick Sogard and Mickey Gasper, have also given the lineup a boost.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Dell said Thursday that its server unit had gotten a massive boost from widening AI adoption, challenging analysts’ assessment that demand for the business was already reflected in the stock price.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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In addition to Crosby and Ramirez, the MEA committee is also supporting incumbents Kent Lee in District 6 and Henry Foster in District 4.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Lauer — who held the Rockies to one run and four hits in his six-inning Dodgers debut Tuesday — as the Dodgers beat the Rockies 15-6 — was a midseason addition as injuries thinned the team’s starting pitching depth.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Each productivity gain becomes a fresh opportunity for business owners to maximize their own gains while using the same technology to further control their employees.—
Christopher Marquis,
Time,
30 May 2026
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In facilities processing millions of parcels each day, even small gains in efficiency can translate into significant operational and economic advantages.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Later that summer, Carolina would acquire Miller for first- and second-round picks and sign him to a $60 million extension.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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All reporting suggests that both sides will come to an agreement on an extension.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Supplement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplement. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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