supplementation

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Recent Examples of supplementation Acetate supplementation could replace vertical farming, which has been largely unsuccessful, and enable the use of plants as factories for producing pharmaceuticals, vaccines, or other high-value ingredients that improve our health—all without competing for farmland. Derek Norman, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Which is where supplementation comes in. Ellie Davis, Vogue, 11 June 2026 The meta-analysis in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal also found that collagen supplementation improved muscle architecture and led to a modest gain in muscle strength. Stacey Colino, Time, 8 June 2026 Recreational exercisers may benefit more from fish oil supplementation than elite athletes, as elite athletes already have optimized recovery routines. Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026 Calcium and vitamin D supplementation can help prevent bone loss. Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 29 May 2026 However, regular magnesium supplementation isn't typically recommended as a way to improve your blood sugar. Ashley Wong, Health, 29 May 2026 For many people, creatine supplementation can be helpful. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplementation
Noun
  • But augmentation is not replacement.
    Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2026
  • These exemplars of the 30% show augmentation’s sustainable edge.
    Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • Curley’s project focused primarily on bunker renovation and realignment, tee expansion and leveling, green size restorations, and green surround enhancements.
    Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • The $650,000 enhancement was two years in the making and replaced the center’s original aviary, built in 1979, which sustained damage from hurricanes in 2024.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • The contributions to Becerra and Bonta are one signal that AI giants and their employees have taken notice, investing in state elections in addition to congressional races.
    Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
  • In addition to a woman believed by authorities to be O'Brien's girlfriend, a 3-year-old was also in the apartment at the time of the initial shooting, according to court documents.
    WCCO Staff, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • But in the garden, too much nitrogen causes tomato plants to prioritize rapid leaf growth over flowering.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • In contrast, determinate tomato varieties are bushy plants with short flowering and fruiting seasons, often lasting just a few weeks.
    Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 June 2026

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“Supplementation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplementation. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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