1
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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2
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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3
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
Emily Burns, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
For those who have spent years trying medications, supplements and hair restoration surgeries, this breakthrough offers a glimpse of a simpler, more effective solution.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025
Marc Topkin, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2025
To supplement those payments, the agency also draws from money set aside in trust funds.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
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Noun
With its meals and current supplement assortment, Sakara has been reaching the committed wellness junkie, but this line aims to reach those who might be short on time or are just looking for a simpler approach.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
For those who have spent years trying medications, supplements and hair restoration surgeries, this breakthrough offers a glimpse of a simpler, more effective solution.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
To supplement the work, Mead also changed his diet.
—Marc Topkin, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2025
To supplement those payments, the agency also draws from money set aside in trust funds.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplement
Noun
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This is an increase from 23.1% and 12.1% in previous years, respectively.—
Iris Dorbian,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The average price per ticket is now $280, which is a 4% increase from the same time last year, according to Hopper.—
Ayesha Ali,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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True to her own, minimalist style, regularly inspired by the ’90s, these sneakers are the best complement to an effortless pair of low slung, baggy jeans—a silhouette the denim market can’t get enough of.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Leafs have been scouring the trade market for that player for months, and have been searching for a complement to Tavares and Matthews in the middle since free agency last summer.—
Jonas Siegel,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Lévêque was 9 years old when her appendix was removed by the surgeon.—
Linda Hervieux,
NBC News,
23 Feb. 2025
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The release of the redacted appendix, which was an attachment to the immunity motion unsealed two weeks ago by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan that included new details about Trump and his allies' actions leading up to the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol, is currently scheduled for Thursday.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
17 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Getting users in China to upgrade their devices to run AI would be a big boost for Apple, which has seen its U.S. refresh pick up slower than expected due to those AI feature delays.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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To receive commendation from such a fairy godmother was not just a joy but a serious professional boost, and Macdonald’s reputation soared.—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Getting Tunsil up front is a solid move in addition to acquiring Samuel.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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In addition, Obama and Robinson will take the stage at SXSW in Austin on Thursday (March 13) at 1 p.m. CT to record a special episode of their new podcast live in front of an audience.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The story has been updated to reflect the correct gain and the decline since that peak through Thursday’s close.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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The airline recorded a significant 24% increase in available seat miles, accompanied by modest gains in passenger yield (up 0.5%) and an impressive 150 basis point improvement in occupancy rate relative to 2022.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The parties re-upped their deal in 2021, which with a 25-year contract extension through 2047.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2025
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Google, for example, only plans to keep TikTok available in its app store until the end of President Trump's 75-day extension of the ban on the app, a source familiar with the company's efforts told Axios.—
Sara Fischer,
Axios,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Supplement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplement. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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