SUPPLEMENTATION Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

supplementation

noun

Definition of supplementation

as in augmentation

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Recent Examples of supplementation 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 Studies and safety reviews have found that standard vitamin D supplementation is not associated with liver damage. — Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 17 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

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Noun

In short, every transformation of the data passed through, from filtering and deduplication to augmentation, must be timestamped and attributed.

— Akash Pugalia, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Around two months after her breast augmentation, Sandra said her right side became painful, and the skin was turning yellow-brown and purple like a bruise.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

Definition of augmentation

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Rivian plans further enhancements, including Sirius XM and Level 3 self-driving capabilities for Autonomy+ later this year.

— Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Our goal is earlier identification of needs, stronger prevention efforts and enhancements to our continuous quality improvement processes.

— Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026

Definition of enhancement

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The adjoining high-rise, built in 1960, was expanded with a 16-story addition that horizontally bumped out the existing top dozen floors and put four more stories on the top.

— Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
These odds remain unchanged despite the addition of British ticket buyers.

— Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of addition

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For tired flowering annuals, a more substantial mid-season trim can be rejuvenating and help extend the growing period.

— Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
Peace lily The peace lily may be one of the most common flowering houseplants around, but this tranquil botanical with tropical origins is anything but boring.

— Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026

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