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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
The bigger issue, though, could be a lack of confidence among Republicans that leaders will pursue another larger, more comprehensive GOP-only reconciliation bill later this year to advance priorities — like supplemental Pentagon funding, and reforms that aim to address fraud in federal programs.
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By Emily Brooks, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2026
As recently as September, a bill to approve Iron Dome supplemental funding passed in the House with only nine dissenting votes.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
If nothing else, mail out a supplemental ballot just for the governor’s race.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Latin America is no longer just a supplemental sourcing region to Asia.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
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By Emily Brooks, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2026
As recently as September, a bill to approve Iron Dome supplemental funding passed in the House with only nine dissenting votes.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
If nothing else, mail out a supplemental ballot just for the governor’s race.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Latin America is no longer just a supplemental sourcing region to Asia.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplemental
Adjective
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During construction many indoor events will be held in the school’s auxiliary gym.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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The auxiliary chapter gave Penrod $100 plus postage to spend on the package, and a client of hers gave another $50.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the countertop surrounding the rectangular sink complete with flip-up extension on the main block, a supplementary counter block tops the refrigerator behind the wet bath on the driver's side.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Apr. 2026
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That duo helped carry Purdue to the national title game two years ago in a floor-spacing supplementary role around Edey.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Production dates, additional casting and venue will be announced soon.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, a federal judge ordered Georgia lawmakers to draw an additional majority-Black congressional district, two new majority-Black state Senate districts and five new majority-Black state House districts.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The pair, who were married for 18 years before their divorce over a decade ago, wore complementary outfits for their dinner date, both opting for cropped jackets and jeans while the Mask of Zorro star held his baseball cap in his hands.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The complementary conditioner dials up the moisture with shea butter, murumuru butter, and amino acids to smooth and strengthen—leaving hair soft, bouncy, and ready for styling.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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This model also marks the return of MagSafe to the affordable lineup, enabling 15W magnetic charging and seamless accessory integration.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Where reform has been truly comprehensive, for example, with accessory dwelling units, the significant increase in units and permits has successfully materialized.—
Eliza Terziev,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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The same study notes that the hormonal cascade may even dull pain by activating peripheral nerves and autonomic pathways.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Arve Henriksen’s trumpet is a celestial contrast to the vocals’ groundedness, a floater at the edge of the song’s smoky peripheral vision.—
Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Supplemental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplemental. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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