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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
Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The more revealing question may not be whether consumers are taking supplements.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Brecka, who is not a doctor, put White on a regimen of supplements, cold plunges, IV drips, and red-light therapy that has left him feeling leaner, more energized, and no longer suffering from sleep apnea.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 May 2026
Nutrifol has become one of the biggest companies on the market — capturing $1 of every $5 spent on supplements, or 20 percent of the market.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Such supplements are commonly sold as powders, capsules, gummies and ready-to-drink beverages.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 May 2026
As researchers study ways to slow down or reverse a person’s biological age, Florida is now considered a hotbed for clinics, treatments, trials and supplements.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
Kardashian, 45, boasted about her impressive wellness routine, which includes 35 supplements each day.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Small daily habits that combine prebiotics and probiotics may help support gut health naturally without depending entirely on supplements.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
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It was noted during several conversations with the teacher and in the school records that the student was already on a comprehensive medication regimen and that the mother did not want any other supplements, according to the lawsuit.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The more revealing question may not be whether consumers are taking supplements.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Brecka, who is not a doctor, put White on a regimen of supplements, cold plunges, IV drips, and red-light therapy that has left him feeling leaner, more energized, and no longer suffering from sleep apnea.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 May 2026
Nutrifol has become one of the biggest companies on the market — capturing $1 of every $5 spent on supplements, or 20 percent of the market.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Such supplements are commonly sold as powders, capsules, gummies and ready-to-drink beverages.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 May 2026
As researchers study ways to slow down or reverse a person’s biological age, Florida is now considered a hotbed for clinics, treatments, trials and supplements.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
Kardashian, 45, boasted about her impressive wellness routine, which includes 35 supplements each day.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Small daily habits that combine prebiotics and probiotics may help support gut health naturally without depending entirely on supplements.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplements
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Measure supporters, a coalition of business, labor, and transit advocates, say the tax increases would cost most Bay Area households around $100 annually.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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The increases in communication put in place in recent decades have allowed the public to better understand the Fed’s objectives, the economic situation and the Fed’s likely policy decisions.—
Bill English,
Forbes.com,
26 May 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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Best of all, these eclectic complements come in all shapes and sizes—from modern designs by contemporary artists and local artisans to collectible porcelains resold by vintage dealers.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 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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Vêtir also welcomed new additions– Stephanie Horton, senior director of global commerce at Google, and Nina Garcia, editor-in-chief of ELLE and Project Runway judge–to its advisory board, which would help deepen its expertise across global commerce, media, and luxury consumer behavior.—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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This one is no different with significant additions and other changes.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Competing against Paula Badosa of Spain during Day Two of the 2025 French Open, Osaka added a playful touch to her game-ready hairdo with hot pink extensions fashioned in the shape of flower heads.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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This past summer, Holmgren and Jalen Williams became eligible for extensions.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Every small-market team would be initially guaranteed a minimum of $240 million in revenue every season (subject to requirements that funds be used to compete on the field) as well as other boosts such as draft picks and benefits for low-revenue teams active in free agency and other signings.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Collector's Editions that also offer in-game items and boosts blur the lines in these kinds of games.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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However, the majority of mutual funds have faced challenges to keep up with the gains in the broader market — only 30% are exceeding benchmarks compared with an average 37% historically, the firm said.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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The 10x figure comes from work by economist Philippe Aghion and co-authors published in 2024, which plugged more current AI capability estimates into a standard productivity model and found cumulative gains over the next decade that are 10 times larger than what today’s numbers suggest.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 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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“Supplements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplements. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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