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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
Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Organize and keep track of daily supplements.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Pure Vitamins and Natural Supplements LLC of Tampa, Florida is not the manufacturer of the products, but is voluntarily recalling Boner Bear Honey, Red Bull Extreme and Blue Bull Extreme supplements.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Medications, vitamins, supplements, edibles Adults Most poisonings happen when substances are taken incorrectly — sometimes knowingly, often by mistake.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Social media is rife with influencers and life coaches selling supplements to relieve night sweats, clear brain fog and sustain libido.
—Ann Juliano, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
She’s also turned to the new technology to help specific students, such as translation services for those learning English or audiovisual supplements to math tests for struggling readers.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
In the past few years, magnesium supplements have gone viral in social media wellness circles.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
The tannins in coffee bind to non-heme iron (the type found in most supplements) and form complexes that are difficult for your body to absorb.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 23 Mar. 2026
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Hill wants a 5% increase to teacher supplements, which range from about $8,000 to $14,000.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Organize and keep track of daily supplements.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Pure Vitamins and Natural Supplements LLC of Tampa, Florida is not the manufacturer of the products, but is voluntarily recalling Boner Bear Honey, Red Bull Extreme and Blue Bull Extreme supplements.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Medications, vitamins, supplements, edibles Adults Most poisonings happen when substances are taken incorrectly — sometimes knowingly, often by mistake.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Social media is rife with influencers and life coaches selling supplements to relieve night sweats, clear brain fog and sustain libido.
—Ann Juliano, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
She’s also turned to the new technology to help specific students, such as translation services for those learning English or audiovisual supplements to math tests for struggling readers.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
In the past few years, magnesium supplements have gone viral in social media wellness circles.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
The tannins in coffee bind to non-heme iron (the type found in most supplements) and form complexes that are difficult for your body to absorb.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplements
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The surge in energy prices has raised fears of higher spending — funded by growth-destroying tax increases or more borrowing — to support households.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, meanwhile, forecast two rate hikes by the ECB, as well as increases by the BoE.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Dill is an easy herb to grow and its unique anise flavor complements salads and meats and adds tang to a jar of pickles.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Canori, in his statement, added that his team has taken tremendous care working with Newport Beach and world-class architects to ensure the project complements and aligns with the vision and plan for Newport Center.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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The final version is nearly 1,000 pages with an additional 1,600 pages in appendices.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Their analysis, which includes seven figures, thirteen tables, six appendices, and nearly 25,000 words, revealed three main findings.—
Ge Bai,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Royals believer their new additions raise the overall floor of their roster.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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The additions of super utilityman Willi Castro and TJ Rumfield provide a lens into how the Rockies’ brass wants to reshape and improve.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Getting a labiaplasty—or breast implants, Botox injections, spray tans, or lash extensions—is par for the course in Utah Mormon beauty culture.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026
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Otherwise, extensions will be capped at seven years, and players signing with new teams are limited to a maximum of six.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Lee said the benefits of art camp include boosts in self-esteem, building friendships, learning to work as a team, and learning to make a mess and clean up after themselves.—
gqlshare,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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The report attributes that to well-being boosts from family bonds and other social connections.—
Kostya Manenkov,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Early military gains give way to a larger strategic mess.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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During key periods like the pandemic boom and another surge in 2025, trading card indexes tracking Pokémon sales posted gains that far exceeded the S&P 500's long-term average annual return of 10% to 12%, according to trading card valuation tool Card Ladder.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Supplements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplements. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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