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
  • But for that augmentation to work at scale, the surrounding infrastructure must be interoperable across Order Management Systems (OMSs), dealer systems, data sources and execution venues.
    — Brian Bejile, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Establishment Labs is a medical technology company specializing in products used in breast augmentation and reconstruction procedures.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of augmentation
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  • The game will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, with PS5 Pro enhancements and Xbox Play Anywhere.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers will need to determine how broadly the effect works and whether stronger enhancement can be achieved with different materials or cavity designs.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhancement
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  • With key draft additions filling secondary gaps alongside veteran pass rushers upfront, even a middle-of-the-pack defensive performance would drastically change Dallas' game-to-game outlook.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The addition of Victory+ had been designed in part to accommodate the NWSL’s growing inventory after expansion to 16 teams increased the regular-season schedule from 182 matches in 2025 to 240 this year.
    — Asli Pelit, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of addition
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  • Across approximately 265,000 acres, Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado has everything from forest and flowering meadows to breathtaking mountains and alpine lakes.
    — Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Roses can be one of the longest and most consistent flowering plants in your garden.
    — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of flowering

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“Supplementation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplementation. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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