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as in auxiliary
available to supply something extra when needed
the teacher's edition of the textbook comes with a lot of supplementary material
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as in complementary
related to each other in such a way that one completes the other
regards theology and philosophy as supplementary fields of study
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Recent Examples of supplementary
The supplement market in particular was one of the first to respond with complementary and supplementary products.
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Emily Burns, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
This fine comes as a supplementary discipline under NHL Rule 64.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Researchers are also exploring it as a potential supplementary treatment for certain cancers.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024
His 3-point shooting took a hit this season, but Dosunmu is still a highly versatile defender who the Bulls view as a supplementary trade asset.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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Emily Burns, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
This fine comes as a supplementary discipline under NHL Rule 64.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Researchers are also exploring it as a potential supplementary treatment for certain cancers.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024
His 3-point shooting took a hit this season, but Dosunmu is still a highly versatile defender who the Bulls view as a supplementary trade asset.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplementary
Adjective
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Youth league games played out on the auxiliary fields directly west of Snapdragon Stadium; to the east, visitors were welcomed by a sea of flags flying over tailgates.—
Kyle Kensing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Right-back Kieran Trippier, effectively an auxiliary centre-back, made a two-v-one with Burn, as Fabian Schar went with Foden and goalkeeper Martin Dubravka collected the loose ball.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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At checkout, customers are presented with relevant accessories and complementary items that align with their specific cycling interests.—
Antony Robinson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Construction will start this spring at Chesterton High School on the new soccer stadium and complementary facilities after the Duneland School Board Monday awarded $4,862,283 in contracts.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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After the initial 24-hour blackout, The People’s Union has scheduled additional weeklong boycotts of specific companies throughout the year, targeting Amazon, Nestlé, Walmart, General Mills, Target and McDonald’s.—
Angela Yang,
NBC News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Support for European productions: The fund will provide audiovisual producers with access to additional sources of funding beyond traditional schemes, helping to retain intellectual property and commercial rights within Europe.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Sweeping reciprocal tariffs and levies on automobile imports may be deployed as soon as early April, while Mr. Trump has threatened to hit imports from the European Union with 25% duties.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Tariffs for Canada and Mexico, at 25%, are delayed until March 4, and reciprocal tariffs are set to take effect April 2.—
Lauren Floyd,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The 88-year-old pontiff alternates between non-invasive mechanical ventilation and supplemental high-flow oxygenation while maintaining good gas exchange.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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While some publishers have subscriptions as a supplemental addition to their main content offering, many have opted for a paywall model, where all content is exclusive to paying users.—
Sergii Denysenko,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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According to Mitchell, two of those ideas are accessory dwelling units and mixed residential and commercial zoning.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The village board will assign the sub-committee to make recommendations to allow accessory dwelling units.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Supplementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplementary. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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