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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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as in to complement
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Recent Examples of supplement
Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2026
Most people optimizing sleep with supplements and trackers haven’t addressed this first.
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—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
Steven Beynon, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
To supplement the loss of data, Privateer turned to Airbus Defence & Space SA, a French satellite operator that offers higher-resolution imagery than Planet but with less frequent updates over smaller geographic areas.
—Krishna Karra, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Social media, stores and online ads are abuzz with different regimens, items, supplements and strategies promising a longer life and everlasting beauty.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2026
Most people optimizing sleep with supplements and trackers haven’t addressed this first.
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—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
The new assessment, the Army Combat Field Test, will supplement the service's existing Army Fitness Test, which will remain the annual baseline measure of health and fitness.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
To supplement the loss of data, Privateer turned to Airbus Defence & Space SA, a French satellite operator that offers higher-resolution imagery than Planet but with less frequent updates over smaller geographic areas.
—Krishna Karra, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplement
Noun
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Rain chances increase this afternoon with a focus from midafternoon through a bit beyond sunset expected.—
Ian Livingston,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Pentagon's budget request this year also asked for more than $70 billion to procure missiles and related equipment, a nearly threefold increase compared to last year.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Brazzell, in theory, would be quite the complement to Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker in three-receiver sets.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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While some of Parloir’s participating galleries, like the three-year-old KIN, have participated in Art Brussels in the past, the new fair amounted to more of an energizing complement than a competitive threat.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Gore died last month following complications after emergency surgery to have his appendix removed.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Swalwell was among those named by Patel, who has said that his critics are mischaracterizing the appendix by calling it an enemies list.—
Perry Stein The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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But the wide receivers room was in dire need of a boost.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The factors that have helped consumers keep their heads above water in the face of tariff price rises and oil inflation, to name a few—such as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and tax refunds—aren’t frequent boosts to spending.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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In addition to racking up points with your favorite hotel brands or airlines, Orbitz offers exclusive members-only prices that save you money on current and future reservations.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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In addition, the complex would have 79 one-family homes for sale.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Their action engendered a response from Democrats and a decision by California voters that canceled out the potential gains of Republicans in Texas by conducting a partisan gerrymander of their own.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2026
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The rights group warns that the move violates freedom of association and represents a direct assault on Tunisia’s democratic gains, vowing to challenge the decision in court.—
Ghaya ben Mbarek,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Trump could also give himself a 30-day extension to continue operations.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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This extension of Josh's sentence comes at the same time that his fourth, and final, appeal of his 2021 conviction is working its way through the courts.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Supplement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplement. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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