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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
Annemarie Dooling, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Feb. 2026
Yet compounding pharmacies have continued to produce GLP-1 drugs by creating custom versions that contain certain additives and supplements.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
Lowenstein Sandler, a law firm representing the survivors, said Tuesday's settlement supplements the previous one from four years ago.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Again, make sure to talk to your doctor before combining multiple supplements.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
As a dietitian, one of my favorite things about my job is showing people that supporting their health doesn’t have to mean complicated supplements or drastic lifestyle changes.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 17 Feb. 2026
Rodrigues said patients will keep a daily log of symptoms, food, medications and supplements during the clinical trial.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
What are the best Vitamin C supplements to buy?
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The scammers then deploy these deepfake doctors to endorse snake-oil supplements and counterfeit weight loss pills.
—John Whyte, STAT, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
Even on a good day, these avenues don’t provide everything people need, like hot meals, vitamins, and meal supplements.
—Annemarie Dooling, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Feb. 2026
Yet compounding pharmacies have continued to produce GLP-1 drugs by creating custom versions that contain certain additives and supplements.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
Lowenstein Sandler, a law firm representing the survivors, said Tuesday's settlement supplements the previous one from four years ago.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Again, make sure to talk to your doctor before combining multiple supplements.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
As a dietitian, one of my favorite things about my job is showing people that supporting their health doesn’t have to mean complicated supplements or drastic lifestyle changes.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 17 Feb. 2026
Rodrigues said patients will keep a daily log of symptoms, food, medications and supplements during the clinical trial.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
What are the best Vitamin C supplements to buy?
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The scammers then deploy these deepfake doctors to endorse snake-oil supplements and counterfeit weight loss pills.
—John Whyte, STAT, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplements
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Carvalho emphasized that the cuts for the next academic year do not include classroom teachers and include no class-size increases.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The beds’ design complements the trim on the garden shed, which is surrounded by colorful flowers.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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The nutty flavor is mild and complements yogurt, smoothies and salads.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 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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Every year the Bronx Zoo team brainstorms different additions to its offerings, and some of the challenges lie in choosing the right ones.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, the team used original stone and windowsills that were carefully repurposed to give the exterior additions an authentic feel.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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With the passage of the extensions tucked into Congress’ sweeping appropriations bill, 32 sub-Saharan African nations and Haiti have now seen crucial duty-free access to the United States market restored—or have they?—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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The roughly $200 million project will include a reconstructed interchange at I-35, new bridges, wider pavement, road realignments and extensions, new traffic signals, medians, sidewalks and other safety improvements.—
Kendrick Calfee
Updated February 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2026
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Familiar dishes with small boosts tend to shine the most — creamy pastas, roasted proteins, cozy vegetarian mains, chocolate-forward desserts.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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This mix has added boosts of ginger and turmeric, which are good for upset stomachs and might even ease seasickness symptoms.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2026
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That low approval, along with the lack of a de facto party leader, has led to a number of Democratic lawmakers offering their views on how the party can make gains among the electorate, particularly working-class voters.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
16 Feb. 2026
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The gains, however, varied widely across cities.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Supplements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplements. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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