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Recent Examples of supplementation
Normal vitamin D levels support the creation of serotonin, but studies have found that very high vitamin D levels from excessive supplementation may lead to low serotonin.
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Kirstyn Hill, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Researchers are planning additional trials to examine whether vitamin D supplementation may help treat people already experiencing long COVID.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Some data suggest that multivitamins, vitamin D, and omega-3 or fish oil supplements can help fill nutrient gaps while taking GLP-1s, and that protein and creatine supplementation may help preserve lean mass and build muscle strength during weight loss.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 10 Mar. 2026
This kind of wage supplementation program for early educators is not new.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Because magnesium deficiency has been associated with poor sleep, supplementation may offer modest benefits—particularly in older adults or individuals with very low magnesium levels.
—Kara Rogers, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
Results for the impact of collagen supplementation on oral health and cardiometabolic were mixed.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
With its gummies, the company is actively working to make supplementation simple, enjoyable and effective; in this way, TopGum aims to improve the health routines of millions of consumers around the world.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
In mice with the bacterial infection, fasting was protective while nutritional supplementation was detrimental, the authors found.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Kirstyn Hill, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Researchers are planning additional trials to examine whether vitamin D supplementation may help treat people already experiencing long COVID.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Some data suggest that multivitamins, vitamin D, and omega-3 or fish oil supplements can help fill nutrient gaps while taking GLP-1s, and that protein and creatine supplementation may help preserve lean mass and build muscle strength during weight loss.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 10 Mar. 2026
This kind of wage supplementation program for early educators is not new.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Because magnesium deficiency has been associated with poor sleep, supplementation may offer modest benefits—particularly in older adults or individuals with very low magnesium levels.
—Kara Rogers, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
Results for the impact of collagen supplementation on oral health and cardiometabolic were mixed.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
With its gummies, the company is actively working to make supplementation simple, enjoyable and effective; in this way, TopGum aims to improve the health routines of millions of consumers around the world.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
In mice with the bacterial infection, fasting was protective while nutritional supplementation was detrimental, the authors found.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplementation
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Goldman’s breakdown shows AI substitution wiped out roughly 25,000 jobs per month in the past year, while augmentation added back about 9,000.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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And both of these augmentations have yielded a superb whiskey that is better than the original, which is not always the case.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
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The pepper companion plants featured here play various roles in the garden community, enhancing pepper yields through pest reduction, weed management, and soil enhancement.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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New puzzles and interactivity will be introduced to the attraction along with other additional enhancements.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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With the addition of Santa Rosa, the airline now operates at 14 airports across California.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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In addition, Ken is an Emmy-award winning broadcaster for Fox Sports’ MLB telecasts.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Easy to grow from cuttings, division, or transplants, harvest mint often to keep plants from becoming leggy and flowering.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2026
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Start with mature plants blooming in April to create an instant impact and extend your flowering season.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Supplementation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplementation. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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