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as in increase
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 complement
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 appendix
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 supplement
Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Sep. 2025
The charity’s agronomists predict that one kit, properly tended, can yield up to two hundred pounds of produce in a single season, enough to supplement the diets of a family of four.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Nathan Diller, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Turmeric supplements, taken in doses of 500-2,000 milligrams daily, may be more effective for weight loss than turmeric used in food.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
For a volunteer department, Stewart County Fire Rescue Chief Ethan Luffman said grants and donations help supplement the department's annual budget.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Sep. 2025
The charity’s agronomists predict that one kit, properly tended, can yield up to two hundred pounds of produce in a single season, enough to supplement the diets of a family of four.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
There is also no single supplement (a fee many cruise lines impose to make up earnings when a solo traveler stays in a cabin designed for two).
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Turmeric supplements, taken in doses of 500-2,000 milligrams daily, may be more effective for weight loss than turmeric used in food.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplement
Noun
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The brutal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a college campus shocked the nation and is forcing it to confront what appears to be an increase in political violence across the country.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Labor Department data released on Thursday showed one of the biggest weekly increases in jobless claims in more than a year.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Puzzle Me screen reader works as a complement to other screen reader technology.—
Steph Spadaccini,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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This kind of lateral influence is a powerful complement to formal management channels.—
Mo Trezies,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Publish the attestation and reference architecture where buyers will actually see it (security questionnaire, RFP appendix).—
Jagbir Kaur,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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In a heartfelt Instagram post, the conservationist revealed the removal of 51 endometriosis lesions, a chocolate cyst, her appendix, and repair of a hernia from childbirth.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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That latest judicial victory gave a boost to shares.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Crypto could even get a boost, as some Americans could opt for riskier assets to earn a greater yield.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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In addition to grape stem cells, the fast-absorbing spray includes caffeine and antioxidant-rich arugula leaf extract to help keep fallout at bay.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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In addition to its luxury suites the Four Seasons has eleven villas available for rental.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Overnight, Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 surpassed the 45,000 mark for the first time, leading gains in Asia-Pacific markets.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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The market has been on a particular tear in September in the leadup to the Fed meeting, as more moribund jobs data poured in – the S&P 500 has posted gains in six of nine sessions this month.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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In July 2007, he was traded to the Atlanta Braves after rejecting an eight-year, $140 million contract extension.—
Taylor Millard,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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As a writer and active member of the Whig Party, Malthus was a reformer who advocated free national education, the extension of suffrage, the abolition of slavery and free medical care for the poor, among other programs.—
Roy Scranton,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Supplement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplement. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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