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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
Outside, 28 Jan. 2026
Persistent fatigue or lack of energy affects as many as 45% of people in the United States, making energy supplements a popular source for relief.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2026
Each variety showed a different combination and concentration of bioactive compounds, which could affect how the fruit is used in food products or supplements, according to the scientists.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The real work starts when a pretty concept has to become gummy supplements that hold actives, taste good and behave in a factory.
—Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Green similarly criticized efforts by Kennedy to promote vitamin A or cod liver oil and the inhaled steroid Butesonide for measles in Texas, and people profiting from selling these unproven supplements.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Authorities said the Stone Mountain Democrat, who resigned from office before the announcement of the charges, collected $13,940 in federal unemployment benefits and supplements in 2020 after falsely stating that the COVID-19 pandemic prevented her from working.
—Michelle Baruchman, AJC.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Make sure to always discuss with your healthcare provider, since supplements may interact with your diet and other medications.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 20 Jan. 2026
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There are also a near-infinite number of supplements that claim to boost immune function.
—Outside, 28 Jan. 2026
Persistent fatigue or lack of energy affects as many as 45% of people in the United States, making energy supplements a popular source for relief.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2026
Each variety showed a different combination and concentration of bioactive compounds, which could affect how the fruit is used in food products or supplements, according to the scientists.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The real work starts when a pretty concept has to become gummy supplements that hold actives, taste good and behave in a factory.
—Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Green similarly criticized efforts by Kennedy to promote vitamin A or cod liver oil and the inhaled steroid Butesonide for measles in Texas, and people profiting from selling these unproven supplements.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Authorities said the Stone Mountain Democrat, who resigned from office before the announcement of the charges, collected $13,940 in federal unemployment benefits and supplements in 2020 after falsely stating that the COVID-19 pandemic prevented her from working.
—Michelle Baruchman, AJC.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Make sure to always discuss with your healthcare provider, since supplements may interact with your diet and other medications.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplements
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Families who never qualified say their costs are rising, too, as insurers spread the increases across the entire market.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Those increases automatically increase pay as workers amass more years of experience.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 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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Traditional outdoor TVs, with thick bezels and industrial housings, often disrupt that balance, becoming visual anchors rather than complements.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 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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If economic growth slows or airline capacity additions decrease, service demand could soften from elevated levels.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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That is not to say the theatrical versions are bad, but given the density of Tolkien’s work and Jackson’s movies, the additions give the story and many characters room to breathe.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2026
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The team will now be implementing a number of safety changes at that intersection, including curb extensions along West Woodford Avenue.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Several local cities asked for extensions to pay the contracts with the Crime Commission due to funding interruptions brought on by the pandemic.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2026
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But many of those boosts are now fading, making this earnings report particularly closely watched.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
20 Jan. 2026
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Best of all, this boosts shine for a glossy finish.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2026
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By leveraging a four-day workweek as an incentive, thousands of organizations around the world—including hundreds in the United States—have been able to find sufficient gains to more than make up for the loss in hours.—
Joe O’Connor,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Texans stifled the Steelers rushing attack and harassed Aaron Rodgers so extensively — sacking him four times, hitting him 12 times — that the future Hall of Fame quarterback scarcely had time to wait for plays to develop and repeatedly dumped the ball off for short gains.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Supplements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplements. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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