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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
As the government shutdown continues into its fourth week, lack of federal funds will start directly impacting millions of Americans who rely on SNAP, the supplemental nutrition assistance program also known as food stamps.
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Along with supplemental income from social media, many creators are also sent packages from brands that send them products in hopes that the creator will promote the brand on their page.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2025
Whitmer Press Secretary Stacey LaRouche has not provided comment when asked whether the governor supports a supplemental spending measure to fund SNAP with state dollars during the federal government shutdown.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Four ships—German line AIDA’s AIDAprima, Holland America Line’s Volendam and Rotterdam, and Carnival’s Carnival Magic—currently sail using biofuels, when available, as a supplemental energy source.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Along with supplemental income from social media, many creators are also sent packages from brands that send them products in hopes that the creator will promote the brand on their page.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2025
Whitmer Press Secretary Stacey LaRouche has not provided comment when asked whether the governor supports a supplemental spending measure to fund SNAP with state dollars during the federal government shutdown.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Four ships—German line AIDA’s AIDAprima, Holland America Line’s Volendam and Rotterdam, and Carnival’s Carnival Magic—currently sail using biofuels, when available, as a supplemental energy source.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplemental
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To help the city reach its goal, Johnson's budget allocated funding to increase the number of auxiliary positions for parking enforcement officers.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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By deploying naval auxiliary vessels for supply missions, the Chinese coast guard can maximize its operational availability in the South China Sea, Luck added, describing the region as an expansive body of water with significant distances.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The district would also need to create supplementary resources to help teachers incorporate AI into the classroom.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
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Third, the letter writer and her family might want to consider engaging a geriatric care manager who could help them to identify supplementary services and connections in the local community that could go at least some way to alleviating her isolation.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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The new congressional maps proposed by the state’s Democrats, which Proposition 50 will implement, are intended to net the party five additional seats in the House—but their actual impact will still depend on races in those districts.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The financing methods being used to fund the infrastructure build out adds an additional dimension of risk.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Ultimately, Greg Fields’s understanding of the trade and Raymond’s attention to people and process form a complementary blend of respect for technical detail paired with a commitment to clear communication and helpful service.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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While the two often style their own respective looks, the 2024 BET Awards red carpet served as the ideal occasion for the couple to wear complementary attire.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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States governed by both Democrats and Republicans — including Florida, Montana and Washington — have enacted reforms like eliminating minimum lot sizes, permitting accessory dwelling units and limiting on-site parking spaces.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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The draft of the law states that no accessory dwelling units, junior or otherwise, could be rented out.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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For players, the potential advantages include a much larger accessible library, the combination of local hardware, cloud, and PC options in a single device, and stronger peripheral and mod support typical of Windows.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Patients can still use their natural peripheral vision while the implant restores some central vision.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Supplemental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplemental. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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