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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
Late last month, the House and Senate passed a supplemental budget which included a provision that would see bar advocates get a $20 per hour raise over the next year and also provide for the hiring of 300 new public defenders.
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Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Torrington is one of many communities across Connecticut whose residents have seen a dramatic rise in the need for supplemental food since the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2025
In 2025, plans received more than $500 per enrollee to lower or reduce Part D premiums and offer supplemental Part D benefits.
—Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
With the current dry conditions, the shrub will benefit from supplemental water since it was planted last year and is still being established.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
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Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Torrington is one of many communities across Connecticut whose residents have seen a dramatic rise in the need for supplemental food since the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2025
In 2025, plans received more than $500 per enrollee to lower or reduce Part D premiums and offer supplemental Part D benefits.
—Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
With the current dry conditions, the shrub will benefit from supplemental water since it was planted last year and is still being established.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplemental
Adjective
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While there was no typical No 10, Kudus worked as an auxiliary outlet from the striker position, using his physical and technical qualities to hold off defenders and allow the wing-backs to push up into wider areas and provide support.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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In total, Klan dues paying membership in its peak year of 1925 was between four and five million, not counting the sugar and spice women’s auxiliary groups.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
15 Aug. 2025
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The welfare package was introduced under the collective supplementary agreement signed in July 2022 and expired on Dec. 31, 2024.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
5 Aug. 2025
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While buying better gear, using fitness apps or hiring a personal trainer can all help, a growing number of gym goers are chasing an extra edge through supplementary pills, powders or liquids known as pre-workouts.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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May get download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in select areas with additional equipment.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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The first step to enjoying Dixon’s chili is dressing it up with a myriad of toppings for an additional cost between 15 cents to $1.25.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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To be sure, Fox has launched streaming outlets, including Tubi and Fox Nation, but they are largely seen as complementary to the company’s linear outlets — not a substitute for them.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
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What would work need to look like in order to be complementary and supportive of your idea of living a full life?—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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The 11-inch tablet boasts up to 10 hours of battery life, but its accessory compatibility isn't ideal – charging the Apple Pencil requires a USB-C cable and adapter.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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One of those actions: an ordinance allowing for more accessory dwelling units, which are independent residential units on the same lot as a home.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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At much higher doses, peripheral mechanisms can take over, but in real-world clinical use, the brain’s contribution could be key.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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There’s also less glare on a curved monitor while filling more of your peripheral vision.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Supplemental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplemental. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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