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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
Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
There will be plenty of The Onion’s signature style of news satire, Collins said, noting that much of the initial content will parody social media influencers and media figures like Jones who peddle questionable supplements.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Some small studies suggest that oral lion’s mane mushroom supplements may improve focus and mood, and 5-HTP supplements have been shown to improve symptoms of depression and anxiety.
—Erica Sweeney, EverydayHealth.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Eating fish not only gives you omega-3s, but high-quality protein, some vitamin D, selenium, and other heart-healthy nutrients that supplements can't ever fully replicate.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Most people optimizing sleep with supplements and trackers haven’t addressed this first.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
Adaptogens basically work with your body and regulate hormones and their herbal supplements.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
Those supplements have weighed much more heavily towards transportation initiatives.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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Forget complicated wellness routines and expensive supplements.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
There will be plenty of The Onion’s signature style of news satire, Collins said, noting that much of the initial content will parody social media influencers and media figures like Jones who peddle questionable supplements.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Some small studies suggest that oral lion’s mane mushroom supplements may improve focus and mood, and 5-HTP supplements have been shown to improve symptoms of depression and anxiety.
—Erica Sweeney, EverydayHealth.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Eating fish not only gives you omega-3s, but high-quality protein, some vitamin D, selenium, and other heart-healthy nutrients that supplements can't ever fully replicate.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Most people optimizing sleep with supplements and trackers haven’t addressed this first.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
Adaptogens basically work with your body and regulate hormones and their herbal supplements.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
Those supplements have weighed much more heavily towards transportation initiatives.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplements
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The club finished second in attendance last year, behind the Los Angeles Dodgers, despite steep increases in ticket prices in recent years.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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While tariff pain was partially contained to specific categories of food, rising fuel and fertilizer prices promise across-the-board increases, Volpe said.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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In the middle layer, add depth with a candle whose scent complements rather than competes with the base.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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The programming lineup complements previously announced selections, including narrative and documentary feature films, exclusive screenings and world premieres, sneak peaks and red-carpet premieres.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
16 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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Neanderthals mostly lived in Europe, while more recent additions to the family, the Denisovans, roamed Asia.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Woodbine and Johnson are the latest additions to the sophomore season of the Paramount+ Premium series.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Detroit Lions were not very aggressive in NFL free agency, choosing to save salary cap space to sign some key players to long-term extensions.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In the past year, IMG has announced the extensions of its partnerships with sports groups including CONMEBOL, Euroleague Basketball, MLS, Saudi Pro League and the USTA.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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The paper also reported that several other automakers have seen similar boosts in EV sales in recent months.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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There are no must-wins in March or April, only morale boosts at the beginning of a marathon.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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In both of those cases, executives tied the cuts to efficiency gains from artificial intelligence.—
Katie Paul,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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Alibaba shares have accelerated their gains this month as the Chinese e-commerce giant has released a succession of new artificial intelligence models.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 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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“Supplements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplements. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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