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

Ginger supplements may cause side effects, including abdominal discomfort, heartburn, and diarrhea, particularly at higher doses. — Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 28 Oct. 2026

Ask your doctor if melatonin or magnesium supplements are appropriate for you. — Ricardo Correa, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Oct. 2026

To limit bruising, patients are often told to avoid alcohol, blood-thinning pain relievers and supplements like ginkgo biloba, ginger, garlic and vitamin E for a few days before and after. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026

Research suggests that regularly taking saffron supplements can reduce the amount of C-reactive protein (CRP), an inflammation marker, in the blood. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 26 Oct. 2026

Providers generally advise avoiding alcohol, blood-thinning pain relievers and certain supplements for several days before and after to limit bruising. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026

Lymphatic-drainage drops are liquid herbal supplements marketed to support lymphatic flow, reduce puffiness, and help detoxify the body. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

Your other medications, supplements and medical conditions can all affect what is safe for you. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Oct. 2026

Taking oral iron supplements can alleviate symptoms in weeks or months. — Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026