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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
Emily Orofino, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2026
Protein powders, smoothie additives, workout supplements—hard pass.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Magnesium pill supplements, are the most reliable way to raise magnesium levels in the body.
—Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
At least 111 substances of unknown safety have been added to foods, drinks and supplements sold in the United States without alerting the US Food and Drug Administration, a new investigation found.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
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Fox has been taking supplements for nearly 20 years, and finds this one to be unique due to its comprehensive blend of powerhouse, natural ingredients.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2026
Protein powders, smoothie additives, workout supplements—hard pass.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Magnesium pill supplements, are the most reliable way to raise magnesium levels in the body.
—Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
At least 111 substances of unknown safety have been added to foods, drinks and supplements sold in the United States without alerting the US Food and Drug Administration, a new investigation found.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplements
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Crude price increases are substantially reflected in pump prices in 20 days and a $10 per barrel increase typically results in around a 25-cent rise per gallon, according to 2019 research by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.—
DAVID McHUGH,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Analysts with GasBuddy project gradual increases at the pump this week, anywhere from 10 to 30 cents a gallon.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Not as replacements for their beloved 18-inch originals, mind you, but more like complements to them.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2026
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Two, single and double bed shelter placements, mental health care, and job training are essential complements to long term supportive housing.—
Norman Siegel,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 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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With the additions of Kadri, center Nicolas Roy, defenseman Nick Blankeburg and defenseman Brett Kulak the Avalanche are effectively making their commitment to the final playoff push and a quest for the Stanley Cup in 2026.—
Jack Lowenstein,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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As for the additions, three were FBS starters last season, and eight of the nine played 178 snaps or more.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The file has 180 fine grit, which isn’t too harsh on natural nails, but still has enough strength to refine thick gel or acrylic extensions.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2026
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The sill extensions aren’t ridiculous, but definitely noticeable.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
4 Mar. 2026
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Republicans have remained opposed to new restrictions on guns and have backed funding boosts for school security and mental health services.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
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The sobering news for any traditional exec perusing the latest Nielsen numbers is that while legacy networks had specific pieces of programming providing boosts at certain intervals, YouTube is a far steadier machine.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2026
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Quiet reflection gains power as cerebral Mercury in your 12th House of Solitude trines jovial Jupiter in your comforting 4th house, guiding you through releasing past aches.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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According to the researchers, shifting the blockchain processes closer to the hardware level resulted in performance improvements of up to 500 times and energy efficiency gains of as much as 10,000 percent compared with conventional implementations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Supplements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplements. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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