supplementation

noun

Definition of supplementationnext
as in augmentation

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Recent Examples of supplementation While oral magnesium supplementation has research backing as a way to raise daily intake, the same body of work indicates there is no research showing transdermal magnesium has the same effect, according to Everyday Health. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Reviewers concluded that magnesium supplementation was unlikely to deliver a clinically meaningful benefit for ordinary muscle cramps in older adults. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026 For women looking to be more intentional about their wellness, the Belle Vitale program offers a comprehensive approach that brings nutrition, movement, stress management, and supplementation together in one step. — Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 18 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplementation
  1. augmentation
  2. enhancement
  3. addition
  4. flowering
Noun
  • Establishment Labs is likely to get a big boost as the proliferation of GLP-1s seems to have fueled demand for breast augmentation procedures, according to TD Securities.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In 2009, Montag famously underwent 10 plastic surgery procedures in one day, including breast augmentation, a nose job revision and chin reduction.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of augmentation
Noun
  • Its onboard Neural Processing Unit (NPU) powers advanced AI workflows, intelligent search tools, and real-time camera enhancements without taxing system resources or battery life.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The jury also found true an enhancement for fleeing after committing a gross vehicular manslaughter and personally using a deadly weapon in the commission of the offense.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of enhancement
Noun
  • Perhaps the most shocking addition is that Link now has a dedicated jump button.
    — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The eight new additions to the gharial habitat make a total of 16 that have been hatched at the zoo since 2023.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of addition
Noun
  • Garden mum expert QiuXia Chen explains that the differences between potted mums and garden mums relate to their flower size, branching, flowering times, plant habit, and vigor.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026
  • How To Prune Oakleaf Hydrangeas Any heavier pruning should be done immediately after flowering has ended for the season.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of flowering

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