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as in auxiliary
available to supply something extra when needed
the new program will provide supplemental health insurance to thousands of workers
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as in supplementary
related to each other in such a way that one completes the other
an astronomer who regards science and religion not as antithetical but as supplemental belief systems
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Recent Examples of supplemental
If terminated without cause, Coach Prime is owed 75% of all of his remaining base supplemental salary through 2029.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
With fall planting, monitor rainfall throughout the winter months and provide supplemental irrigation as needed to maintain a moist growing environment.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Conversely, taking high doses of supplemental vitamin D may lower the effectiveness of statins.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
These numbers will set the stage for conversations at the state capitol about any supplemental budget items this session.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
With fall planting, monitor rainfall throughout the winter months and provide supplemental irrigation as needed to maintain a moist growing environment.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Conversely, taking high doses of supplemental vitamin D may lower the effectiveness of statins.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
These numbers will set the stage for conversations at the state capitol about any supplemental budget items this session.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplemental
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But the celebrations in one Tehran neighborhood were also furtive and short-lived to avoid riot police or members of the Basij, a voluntary auxiliary force with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.—
Ramin Mostaghim,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Belts and pulleys are fine for use with auxiliary equipment such as water pumps, alternators, air conditioners and power steering, but are not great for high-power, high-torque automatic transmissions.—
Ed Sokalski,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Trustees also approved a supplementary retirement plan to the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) system.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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More than anything, robotic models are supplementary household cleaning devices.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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But with complete control of the skies Hegseth said the air forces would use 500-, 1,000- and 2,000-pound precision bombs with additional planes.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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The warning for people to leave the area south of the Litani River came a day after Israel sent additional troops into southern Lebanon.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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All cancer centers have nurse navigators who assist with appointments, financial assistance and other complementary treatments.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Founded by an avid reader and a personal chef, the series merges their complementary passions to create an immersive gathering space.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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The legislation would require municipalities across the state to allow construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), often referred to as granny lots, in areas currently zoned for single-family homes.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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The bill aims to increase the state's housing supply by opening the door to two single-family homes, duplexes and, in some cases, accessory dwelling units, otherwise known as granny flats, in areas of the state zoned as residential.—
Kaitlin Lange,
IndyStar,
25 Feb. 2026
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From the empire of Cyrus the Great to the Safavid and the imperial era, its historical self-image is that of a major power, not a peripheral state that can be pressured by other countries.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The agreements Merz and Li formalized after their meeting were narrowly targeted and in industries peripheral to both economies.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Supplemental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplemental. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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