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supplementing

verb

present participle of supplement
as in complementing

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  • Above the headlight sits a new front-facing radar sensor, complementing the existing rear radar to bring Adaptive Cruise Control to the Tiger 1200.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Moreover, they are designed to enhance an Antarctic cruise by complementing the elegant surroundings with multiple panoramic observation platforms and fleets of Zodiacs and kayaks.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2026
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“Supplementing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplementing. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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