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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
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Aim for at least 25 grams from whole foods daily, and use supplements to fill the gaps — not the other way around.
—Ryan Brennan
june 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Pre-workout supplements may have health benefits.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 9 June 2026
Earlier studies have linked glucosamine supplements to a lower dementia risk in cognitively healthy adults.
—Ramon Sun, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
The main kitchen is outside, but a 45-L electric fridge inside supplements the slide-out fridge, maintaining a fresh food and beverage supply accessible from inside the vault hatch.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
Vitamins, supplements, and other oral medications The experts say taking a daily multivitamin can help support hair growth, especially for mothers who are lacking in nutrients.
—Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 9 June 2026
Some patients also report being steered into buying pricey supplements.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
Eating four to six prunes a day is a low-effort habit with more clinical evidence behind it than most supplements on the market.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 3, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Noun
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
Aim for at least 25 grams from whole foods daily, and use supplements to fill the gaps — not the other way around.
—Ryan Brennan
june 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Pre-workout supplements may have health benefits.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 9 June 2026
Earlier studies have linked glucosamine supplements to a lower dementia risk in cognitively healthy adults.
—Ramon Sun, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
The main kitchen is outside, but a 45-L electric fridge inside supplements the slide-out fridge, maintaining a fresh food and beverage supply accessible from inside the vault hatch.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
Vitamins, supplements, and other oral medications The experts say taking a daily multivitamin can help support hair growth, especially for mothers who are lacking in nutrients.
—Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 9 June 2026
Some patients also report being steered into buying pricey supplements.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
Eating four to six prunes a day is a low-effort habit with more clinical evidence behind it than most supplements on the market.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 3, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplements
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Workers were demanding salary increases, protection against subcontracting and job loss through automation, and were refusing to comply with FIFA’s request to collect sensitive private information such as nationality and home addresses.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Omnisend has historically offered salary increases on a quarterly basis, so this cadence isn’t new.—
Sage Lazzaro,
Fortune,
9 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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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 future electric vehicle may not owe its efficiency gains to a larger battery pack or more powerful motor.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The trend suggests shale drillers are responding to sustained gains in oil prices as overseas refiners snap up US cargoes to replace oil supplies disrupted by the conflict that’s nearing the 100-day mark.—
Emma Sanchez,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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“Supplements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplements. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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