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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
Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
The brand features products like drink powders and gummy supplements that were developed with the goal of supporting women's health.
—Felicity Abbott, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Although flavanol supplements seemed to show benefits in the COSMOS study, relying on pills or capsules instead of whole foods means missing out on other protective compounds found in plant foods.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 16 June 2026
Elsewhere in her slideshow, Kardashian posed with a basket of her bestselling supplements, wearing white capris and a skintight tank underneath a satin butter-yellow coat.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 June 2026
When adding fish oil supplements to your daily routine, plan to take them with a meal or snack.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 15 June 2026
Weight loss is a byproduct of most juice cleanses due to the calorie deficit, but they aren’t intended to be used strictly as weight loss supplements.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
When recognized early and treated appropriately, thiamine deficiency is generally reversible, and most animals respond well to supplements and supportive care.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Replacing whole foods with fiber supplements Fiber supplements aren’t bad.
—Ryan Brennan
june 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
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Acting on a shaky result carries real downsides too, from needless restrictive diets to unnecessary supplements.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
The brand features products like drink powders and gummy supplements that were developed with the goal of supporting women's health.
—Felicity Abbott, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Although flavanol supplements seemed to show benefits in the COSMOS study, relying on pills or capsules instead of whole foods means missing out on other protective compounds found in plant foods.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 16 June 2026
Elsewhere in her slideshow, Kardashian posed with a basket of her bestselling supplements, wearing white capris and a skintight tank underneath a satin butter-yellow coat.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 June 2026
When adding fish oil supplements to your daily routine, plan to take them with a meal or snack.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 15 June 2026
Weight loss is a byproduct of most juice cleanses due to the calorie deficit, but they aren’t intended to be used strictly as weight loss supplements.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
When recognized early and treated appropriately, thiamine deficiency is generally reversible, and most animals respond well to supplements and supportive care.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Replacing whole foods with fiber supplements Fiber supplements aren’t bad.
—Ryan Brennan
june 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplements
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Even with increases in public funding, the demand for affordable childcare significantly outpaces supply, especially for infants.—
Michelle Cottle,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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While most of those states lean to the left, and Democratic legislators are far more likely to back minimum wage increases than Republicans, several staunchly conservative states similar to Oklahoma have passed higher minimum wages by ballot initiative.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Cinnamon Cinnamon's warm, spicy flavor complements drinks like apple cider and baked goods like cookies, pumpkin pie, and sweet bread.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
9 June 2026
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Other interventions, like non-surgical or surgical skin tightening procedures, can be helpful complements, too.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
28 Apr. 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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Texas, Florida, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Arizona and Mississippi ranked among the top 10 states for new solar additions.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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New additions include Rocket Lab, Astera Labs, Teradyne, Nebius, and CoreWeave, while Verisk, Cognizant, Insmed, Zscaler, and Charter Communications will be removed from the index.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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Morgan and Tilis have other potential extensions to sort out over the next few months, as cornerback Mike Jackson and quarterback Bryce Young are among potential candidates for new deals.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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The first attempts to compel vaccination in the 1850s appeared to many to be arbitrary and unneeded extensions of state power at a time when the effectiveness of the shots was still very much in dispute.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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For astronomers like Key, scouring the skies for brief boosts in starlight is still the best hope for finding PBHs.—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
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Along with the digital ad tax, Ventura and others are advocating for closing corporate tax loopholes, among other revenue boosts to the state from the wealthy.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Emerging research suggests those experiences may have measurable biological correlates.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
17 June 2026
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The state office is mandated to report to the legislature on missing persons and homicide cases, along with the correlates of domestic violence and human trafficking.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2026
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The days when a team of Brazil’s stature could simply rely on their technical ability and flair are long gone; every side have to work on the small details, analysing their own players and their opponents in depth, looking for marginal gains rather than making assumptions.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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Right-skewed performance distributions show a minority of firms capturing disproportionate long-term gains through sustained customer and employee value.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Supplements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplements. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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