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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 appendices
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
Carrie Madormo, Health, 18 Oct. 2025
Probiotic supplements may also help improve and stabilize mood, Best said.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Multivitamins, oral rehydration salts, and electrolyte supplements can help, if available.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
In a 2021 study of more than 4,000 American teenage boys, 11 percent had used muscle-building supplements, including anabolic steroids, to bulk up.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025
Always check with your healthcare provider before combining supplements with prescription medications.
—Trang Tran, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Since prenatal vitamins impact both parent and baby, ingredient quality matters most; and thankfully, Basic Prenatal is made without the additives or coatings often found in other supplements.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
The Mayo Clinic said the best way to prevent hemorrhoids is to eat high-fiber foods or take fiber supplements to soften stool, drink plenty of fluids and avoid long periods of pushing or straining.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
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Your care team may recommend taking nutritional supplements, especially if part of your stomach was removed during treatment.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 18 Oct. 2025
Probiotic supplements may also help improve and stabilize mood, Best said.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Multivitamins, oral rehydration salts, and electrolyte supplements can help, if available.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
In a 2021 study of more than 4,000 American teenage boys, 11 percent had used muscle-building supplements, including anabolic steroids, to bulk up.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025
Always check with your healthcare provider before combining supplements with prescription medications.
—Trang Tran, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Since prenatal vitamins impact both parent and baby, ingredient quality matters most; and thankfully, Basic Prenatal is made without the additives or coatings often found in other supplements.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
The Mayo Clinic said the best way to prevent hemorrhoids is to eat high-fiber foods or take fiber supplements to soften stool, drink plenty of fluids and avoid long periods of pushing or straining.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplements
Noun
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Namely, that home prices have gone up so much since the pandemic, without corresponding wage increases.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Thanks to budget increases from the city government, Wright hired two employees who make house calls to encourage owners to get their animals fixed and mend fences so that dogs known to wander can’t get loose.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
16 Oct. 2025
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From minimalist gold styles to louder ones punctuated by pearls and diamonds, even the pickiest of fashion insiders can find a pair of huggie earrings that not only complements but enhances their favorite ‘fit.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Inclusive design, thoughtful regulation, and leadership from Black creators and coders are essential to ensure AI complements, instead of replaces, Black creatives and artists.—
Donnetta Monk,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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This is the fourth year of the event, and the additions of Steen, Jackman and Arbour will bring the number of players in the Hall of Fame to 20.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Aydemir said these additions align with both muted minimalism and expressive, earthy aesthetics.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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Luxy hair extensions are real locks of human hair on clips.—
Jessica Hartshorn,
Flow Space,
17 Oct. 2025
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The organization has previously researched two other extensions.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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Fans boast seasonal rewatches of the comfort show, leading to significant boosts in viewership every fall.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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From there, use these profit boosts to double your winnings on $25 wagers.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Compelling value and scale at both Olive Garden has successfully served to help drive share gains, Cho added.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Leclerc had moved to the more durable mediums and was able to pull clear after the initial gains made by his rival.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Supplements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplements. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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