supplementation

noun

Definition of supplementationnext
as in augmentation

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Recent Examples of supplementation That trial was not a head-to-head comparison against oral supplementation. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The effects of magnesium supplementation on subjective anxiety and stress-a systematic review. — Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2026 Treatment for iron deficiency may include oral supplementation and, in cases of severe anemia, intravenous (IV) iron or blood transfusions. — Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026 If anything is off, his diet and supplementation are tweaked. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 31 July 2026 If those steps do not raise a patient’s levels, Muthigi then discusses external supplementation. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026 Regarding testosterone supplementation specifically, the interest of some patients has at times outpaced our scientific and medical understanding of testosterone deficiency and its management. — Alexander P. Cole, STAT, 18 July 2026 That’s where collagen supplementation comes in—and why experts like it. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 16 July 2026 May Improve Blood Clot Breakdown Vitamin C supplementation may help the body break down blood clots more efficiently through a process called fibrinolysis. — Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 16 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplementation
  1. augmentation
  2. enhancement
  3. addition
  4. flowering
Noun
  • In the meantime, according to data from Goldman Sachs, AI substitution wiped out roughly 25k jobs per month in the past year, while augmentation added back about 9k.
    — HubSpot, HubSpot, 31 July 2026
  • Leesa, 50, admits that the idea of a breast augmentation had always been a thought, considering many of her friends had had one done.
    — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
Definition of augmentation
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  • Orographic enhancement on the windward side contributed to these extreme amounts.
    — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The team Jon-Eric Sullivan is building is about 10 legitimate NFL players away from having a respectable roster, and have $16 million in cap space to use for enhancements to the roster.
    — Omar Kelly August 15, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhancement
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  • The luxury of doing less Arriving on the largest island in the Grenadine archipelago, one that was formed millions of years ago by volcanic activity, Sandals Saint Vincent is the latest addition to the company’s portfolio.
    — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The proposal calls for a 1,280-square-foot addition to the existing 3,000-square-foot building.
    — Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of addition
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  • The early-season flowering bulb, which is a genus in the Iridaceae (iris) family, is known for its ability to bloom in late winter and early spring.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026
  • His flowering is optimal for someone who hosts a show called The Reluctant Traveler, and Levy and director David Brindley both agree that the comedian’s hesitations have waned — at least a little.
    — Matthew Jacobs, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of flowering

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“Supplementation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplementation. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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