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as in increases
something added (as by growth)
this new rule restricting e-mail to job-related activity is only a supplement to the preexisting policy regarding personal use of company resources
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as in complements
something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else
recommends taking a vitamin C supplement to prevent colds
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as in appendixes
a part added at the end of a book or periodical
a supplement containing biographical articles on women who had died since the publication of the original three-volume encyclopedia
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Recent Examples of supplements
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
At-home microbiome tests and fiber supplements have people looking at their gut more closely than ever.
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Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Biostime’s product line includes age-specific supplements designed for babies and young children.
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Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The box has a large compartment and smaller sections to keep your supplements organized and easy to access.
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Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Will any future treatment be food, supplements or medication?
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Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
The brand features products like drink powders and gummy supplements that were developed with the goal of supporting women's health.
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Felicity Abbott,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Although flavanol supplements seemed to show benefits in the COSMOS study, relying on pills or capsules instead of whole foods means missing out on other protective compounds found in plant foods.
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Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
16 June 2026
Elsewhere in her slideshow, Kardashian posed with a basket of her bestselling supplements, wearing white capris and a skintight tank underneath a satin butter-yellow coat.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Acting on a shaky result carries real downsides too, from needless restrictive diets to unnecessary supplements.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
At-home microbiome tests and fiber supplements have people looking at their gut more closely than ever.
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Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Biostime’s product line includes age-specific supplements designed for babies and young children.
—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The box has a large compartment and smaller sections to keep your supplements organized and easy to access.
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Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Will any future treatment be food, supplements or medication?
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Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
The brand features products like drink powders and gummy supplements that were developed with the goal of supporting women's health.
—
Felicity Abbott,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Although flavanol supplements seemed to show benefits in the COSMOS study, relying on pills or capsules instead of whole foods means missing out on other protective compounds found in plant foods.
—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
16 June 2026
Elsewhere in her slideshow, Kardashian posed with a basket of her bestselling supplements, wearing white capris and a skintight tank underneath a satin butter-yellow coat.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplements
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
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For generations, many professionals developed expertise through repetitive tasks, routine analysis, and gradual increases in responsibility.
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Cinnamon Cinnamon's warm, spicy flavor complements drinks like apple cider and baked goods like cookies, pumpkin pie, and sweet bread.
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Other interventions, like non-surgical or surgical skin tightening procedures, can be helpful complements, too.
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Concise executive summaries matter more than dense appendices.
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The final version is nearly 1,000 pages with an additional 1,600 pages in appendices.
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At the time, renewable capacity additions were limited, and thermal coal inventories across major Asian markets were significantly lower.
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Puzo said the additions show the strength of Danbury Fair.
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Paramount’s core belief is that brand extensions — including, in the current vernacular, immersive experiences such as restaurants — can’t be exploitative.
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Greene also says using braiding hair or extensions that match your natural texture can help camouflage inevitable frizz.
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On a similar point, the most recent Art Basel & UBS Art Market Report noted major boosts to the Old Masters and Impressionism markets.
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Pre-tournament friendlies provided boosts.
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Emerging research suggests those experiences may have measurable biological correlates.
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The state office is mandated to report to the legislature on missing persons and homicide cases, along with the correlates of domestic violence and human trafficking.
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The scientific and engineering breakthroughs that will make possible these massive gains in energy production will themselves be driven by ever more powerful AI.
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But there’s a less encouraging trend tucked into these gains.
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“Supplements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplements. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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