1
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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2
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
The district would also need to create supplementary resources to help teachers incorporate AI into the classroom.
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
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
Third, something 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, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
This makes for great supplementary income as a side hustle while working full-time, or in between jobs.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
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
Third, something 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, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
This makes for great supplementary income as a side hustle while working full-time, or in between jobs.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplementary
Adjective
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The slide-out module on the trailer's left expands the interior to comfortably fit a transverse double bed, while the open hatch on the opposite side can support an auxiliary tent to grow out the sheltered space.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
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Postecoglou liked his full-backs to play behind the opposition midfield, effectively becoming auxiliary No 10s.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
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Nowhere was that clearer than in midfield, where the complementary attributes of Freddie Potts, Lucas Paqueta and Mateus Fernandes provided a well-balanced engine room.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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And that’s all without mentioning a run defense that flexed its strength against the Green Bay Packers, and a special teams group that is facilitating complementary football and more.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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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Fox Entertainment recently entered into a reciprocal first-look deal with HarperCollins Publishers and invested in in Holywater, a Ukrainian tech firm focused on vertical video and microdramas.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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The forecast assumes a 30 percent reciprocal tariff on China and a 20 percent reciprocal tariff on all other countries from which Kontoor sources product, except for Mexico, consistent with the prior outlook.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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Once established, nandinas are drought tolerant but benefit from supplemental irrigation during prolonged dry spells.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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If there are ever more than 21 named storms in a season, the WMO pulls from a list of supplemental names.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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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“Supplementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplementary. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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