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as in auxiliary
available to supply something extra when needed
the teacher's edition of the textbook comes with a lot of supplementary material
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as in complementary
related to each other in such a way that one completes the other
regards theology and philosophy as supplementary fields of study
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Recent Examples of supplementary
While government spending should support growth in the near term, thanks to the passage of two supplementary budgets this year, the boost from government spending is likely to be offset by drags from elsewhere, Tandon added.
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Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 July 2025
On each gospel number, Lovett received ample reinforcement from a trio of superb supplementary vocalists.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
In the latest development, on June 27, 2025, the Permanent Court of Arbitration issued a supplementary award in favor of Pakistan, arguing that India’s holding of the treaty in abeyance did not affect its jurisdiction over the case.
—Pintu Kumar Mahla, The Conversation, 16 July 2025
From there, council members gather community feedback during public hearings, hear directly from city departments with supplementary budget requests and come up with wish list asks of their own, all of which informs the alternative council proposal.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 13 June 2025
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Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 July 2025
On each gospel number, Lovett received ample reinforcement from a trio of superb supplementary vocalists.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
In the latest development, on June 27, 2025, the Permanent Court of Arbitration issued a supplementary award in favor of Pakistan, arguing that India’s holding of the treaty in abeyance did not affect its jurisdiction over the case.
—Pintu Kumar Mahla, The Conversation, 16 July 2025
From there, council members gather community feedback during public hearings, hear directly from city departments with supplementary budget requests and come up with wish list asks of their own, all of which informs the alternative council proposal.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplementary
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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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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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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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After opening the Everglades facility last month, DeSantis justified building the second detention center by saying President Donald Trump’s administration needs the additional capacity to hold and deport more immigrants.—
Kate Payne,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Tenants of these properties, the investigation found, often deal with maintenance problems from delays to additional fees.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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An additional 20% reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi products, which became effective Aug. 7, would chip away at Round House’s profits.—
Jing Feng,
NBC news,
13 Aug. 2025
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In fact, prices in several categories went down even after 10% across-the-board tariffs went into effect in April, with additional reciprocal tariffs levied thereafter.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Operating costs will be funded through direct billing, grant writing, the health department’s operating budget and supplemental private fundraising.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Demonstrating fit requires research, specificity, and an ability to articulate in supplemental essays why the institution’s offerings match the applicant’s ambitions and personality.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 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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“Supplementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplementary. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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