Synonyms of supplements

supplements 1 of 2

noun

plural of supplement

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increases
• additions
• boosts
• gains
• raises
• augmentations
• increments
• accruals
• rises
• expansions
• accretions
• addenda
• more
• proliferations
• pluses
• step-ups
• accumulations
• upticks
• extensions
• collections
• continuations
• complements
• spikes
• appendixes
• jumps
• gatherings
• assemblages
• accessions
• upturns
• uptrends
• run-ups

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reductions
• losses
• decreases
• depletions
• declines
• shrinkages
• falls
• abatements
• diminutions
• decrements
• deductions
• diminishments
• subtractions
• step-downs
• drop-offs
• falloffs

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• complements
• additions
• extensions
• additives
• correlates
• accessories
• appendixes
• appliances
• attachments
• appendages
• fillers
• accompaniments
• annexes
• adjuncts
• addenda

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appendixes
• codicils
• addenda
• excursuses
• conclusions
• additions
• afterwords
• epilogues
• documentations
• accompaniments
• sequels
• complements
• postscripts
• endings
• postludes
• riders
• codas
• finales
• follow-ups
• allonges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• introductions
• prefaces
• prologues
• forewords

supplements

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of supplement

as in adds (to)

Related Words

• adds (to)
• complements
• enlarges (on or upon)
• expands
• elaborates (on)
• dilates (on or upon)
• amplifies
• develops
• fleshes (out)
• runs on
• expatiates
• discourses
• rambles

Dissimilar Words

• shortens
• condenses
• contracts
• outlines
• summarizes
• compresses
• abridges
• sums up
• abbreviates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of supplements

Noun

Or Paracelsus will recommend a full epigenetic panel and other tests, only to learn that the client has already done them all, takes a long list of supplements, and receives two IVs a week during the workday. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026

There are also lots of less-than-ethical influencers who are looking to make a quick buck on unproven supplements and vitamins. — Mara Gordon, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026

Modern wellness, a $2 trillion industry, often creates anxiety with its focus on optimization through endless supplements and diets. — Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Common additives and fillers in saffron capsule supplements include rice powder, silica, stearic acid and acacia gum. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

The deal marks Kirin's latest push to expand its health supplements business, following its acquisitions of Japanese supplements maker FANCL in 2024 and Australia's Blackmores in 2023. — Sean Conlon,hugh Leask,justina Lee,sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026

Vitamin D is essential to immune and bone health, but taking in too much from supplements can be harmful. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 5 Aug. 2026

What to know about the supplements people often use to help with falling asleep, jet lag, muscle tension and more. — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026