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

Third-Party Testing and Certification Protein powders and other supplements are not subject to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation in the way medications are, so their quality and safety are not guaranteed. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 July 2026

In addition is a regime of far less appetizing supplements—daily Epsom salts, bitterdrops, and other shots—which aid in the detoxifying process. — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Some supplements and chews are offered in different flavors to better entice your dog. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2026

Of course, the elimination of supplements has not yet become the norm. — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Those supplements currently range from about $8,000 to $14,000 annually, and the district budget passed in May includes an average 5% supplement increase. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026

Acting on a shaky result carries real downsides too, from needless restrictive diets to unnecessary supplements. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026

At-home microbiome tests and fiber supplements have people looking at their gut more closely than ever. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026

Will any future treatment be food, supplements or medication? — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026