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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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
Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Smart supplements Mickelson reportedly drinks coffee with supplements during his fasts, something Rhodes recommends as a means of preserving energy and muscle mass during weight loss.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Her husband, Basem, is even deeper in debt, despite supplementing his public sector messenger salary with a side gig as a car washer.
—Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Boxall also credited the expertise of his wife, Libby, a registered nutritionist and naturopath who founded ingestible supplements company Dose & Co., with altering his diet to ensure peak performance.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Smart supplements Mickelson reportedly drinks coffee with supplements during his fasts, something Rhodes recommends as a means of preserving energy and muscle mass during weight loss.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
Manchester United are considering a summer move for Matheus Cunha to supplement their aims of getting more goals in Ruben Amorim’s team.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Her husband, Basem, is even deeper in debt, despite supplementing his public sector messenger salary with a side gig as a car washer.
—Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplement
Noun
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The value of the credits has increased rapidly as the state’s Public Utilities Commission approved rate increases requested by the companies.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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The university’s president was pushing controversial reforms, including a tuition increase.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The springtime complement to Halloween Horror Nights, Fan Fest Nights focuses on theme park theatrics and sci-fi, gaming and anime rather than horror.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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As Swansea looks to cement itself as the country’s dominant force, whether Modric—a European who’s experienced English soccer at Tottenham Hotspur—complements or disrupts the U.S. owners’ thinking will be fascinating.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The findings of his investigation, however, appear as an appendix in Kay’s habeas corpus appeal.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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An appendix covers animals including giant and swarm variations.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The fabric is known to be smoothing and super flattering, so expect this pair to deliver an extra boost of confidence.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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That will be enough to qualify for these profit boosts.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Late Monday night, federal officials indicated that Harvard would be docked $2.2 billion in multiyear grants in addition to the cancellation of a $60 million contract due to its letter and failure to comply.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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This tier includes 100GB of storage and an ad-free version of Outlook in addition to the web Office apps.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The move comes as the European Union considers rolling back recent gains made by climate activists.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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This also marks its third-biggest gain in post-WWII history.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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The vampires are presented as extensions of the racist white culture that wants to stop the party.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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These partnerships represent a significant shift in marketing strategy where brands are positioning their products and services not just as commercial offerings but as extensions of personal empowerment and community building.—
Shelley E. Kohan,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Supplement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplement. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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