Synonyms of supplements

supplements 1 of 2

noun

plural of supplement

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increases
• additions
• boosts
• gains
• raises
• augmentations
• increments
• accruals
• rises
• expansions
• accretions
• addenda
• more
• proliferations
• pluses
• step-ups
• accumulations
• upticks
• extensions
• collections
• continuations
• complements
• spikes
• appendixes
• jumps
• gatherings
• assemblages
• accessions
• upturns
• uptrends
• run-ups

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reductions
• losses
• decreases
• depletions
• declines
• shrinkages
• falls
• abatements
• diminutions
• decrements
• deductions
• diminishments
• subtractions
• step-downs
• drop-offs
• falloffs

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• complements
• additions
• extensions
• additives
• correlates
• accessories
• appendixes
• appliances
• attachments
• appendages
• fillers
• accompaniments
• annexes
• adjuncts
• addenda

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appendixes
• codicils
• addenda
• excursuses
• conclusions
• additions
• afterwords
• epilogues
• documentations
• accompaniments
• sequels
• complements
• postscripts
• endings
• postludes
• riders
• codas
• finales
• follow-ups
• allonges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• introductions
• prefaces
• prologues
• forewords

supplements

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of supplement

as in adds (to)

Related Words

• adds (to)
• complements
• enlarges (on or upon)
• expands
• elaborates (on)
• dilates (on or upon)
• amplifies
• develops
• fleshes (out)
• runs on
• expatiates
• discourses
• rambles

Dissimilar Words

• shortens
• condenses
• contracts
• outlines
• summarizes
• compresses
• abridges
• sums up
• abbreviates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of supplements

Noun

What starts as a reasonable desire to prevent disease can escalate into constant testing and rigid routines built around an ever-growing roster of supplements and experimental remedies. — John Vorwald, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026

This popular brand makes supplements for men, women and children. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

But this week, UFT President Michael Mulgrew threatened to yank his support, critiquing not the curriculum mandates themselves, but contradictory supplements and paperwork. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

Specifically, medications like antidepressants, diabetes medications, and supplements can alter sweat and body odor. — Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026

Because supplements don't have to undergo FDA approval for safety or effectiveness before being sold, Wood also recommends looking for products independently tested by a reputable third party. — Dr. Onaola Adedeji, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

That is especially important when licensed health care professionals sell unregulated supplements as medical cures, or when patient advocates share stories that promote prescription drugs without clearly disclosing their financial relationships. — Avi Tuschman, STAT, 13 Aug. 2026

Coconut oil has approximately 65% MCTs, while MCT oil supplements have 100%, which lessens the health benefits of consuming only MCTs. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2026

Those with diseases that affect nutrient absorption, such as celiac disease and Crohn’s disease, often require nutritional supplements to maintain optimal levels of certain vitamins and minerals. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 12 Aug. 2026