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as in auxiliary
available to supply something extra when needed
the new program will provide supplemental health insurance to thousands of workers
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as in supplementary
related to each other in such a way that one completes the other
an astronomer who regards science and religion not as antithetical but as supplemental belief systems
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Recent Examples of supplemental
These overpayments fund the supplemental benefits and low cost sharing.
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Torie Bosch, STAT, 7 Feb. 2026
Some administrators earning more than $250,000 a year collected supplemental income from the referendum.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
The Legislature isn’t in a budget year, but tools like supplemental budgets are available to lawmakers.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
Some patients may require more extended observation or treatment, including supplemental oxygen and longer-term monitoring, officials said.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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Torie Bosch, STAT, 7 Feb. 2026
Some administrators earning more than $250,000 a year collected supplemental income from the referendum.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
The Legislature isn’t in a budget year, but tools like supplemental budgets are available to lawmakers.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
Some patients may require more extended observation or treatment, including supplemental oxygen and longer-term monitoring, officials said.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplemental
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At this stage of his career, Hicks will have been part of many ceremonies; ordination as a deacon and then a priest, consecration as an auxiliary bishop and installation as bishop in Joliet, Illinois.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Bell-Johnson’s first trial was held in Tarrant County’s auxiliary court known as the In Custody Court.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated February 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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Despite these challenges, petalite is emerging as a promising supplementary resource to help diversify lithium supply chains and support long-term energy transition goals.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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State lawmakers have set up potential supplementary funding from a car rental fee and oil and gas companies.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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More than 25 additional people were injured during the attack in the small mountain town.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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This story has been updated with additional information.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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The building would also house complementary retail tenants, limited assembly uses, and a small food and beverage component.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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And the way to clear that bar is finding the right combinations, the best complementary skill sets, the best chemistry mix.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Our daughter and her husband invited us to build an accessory dwelling unit on their property.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Giving a worn accessory new life brings a sense of satisfaction while keeping it out of the landfill.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Miller says the company has forged partnerships with tech giant Microsoft and Logitech, a Swiss maker of peripheral computer products like keyboards, headphones, and mice, to better understand how AI is changing work and what workspaces employees will need to support their new responsibilities.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Italy has traditionally oscillated between European leadership and peripheral frustration.—
Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Supplemental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplemental. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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