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as in increases
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 complements
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 appendices
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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Recent Examples of supplements
Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
However, more research is needed to understand the long-term effects of collagen supplements on various conditions.
—Devineé Lingo, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
But this is what a new report has found, analyzing 23 popular protein supplements on US shelves.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
Probiotic supplements may also help improve and stabilize mood, Best said.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Multivitamins, oral rehydration salts, and electrolyte supplements can help, if available.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
May Improve Exercise Performance Although research is limited, pomegranate supplements may improve exercise performance by improving endurance and/or muscle recovery.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
However, more research is needed to understand the long-term effects of collagen supplements on various conditions.
—Devineé Lingo, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
But this is what a new report has found, analyzing 23 popular protein supplements on US shelves.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
Probiotic supplements may also help improve and stabilize mood, Best said.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Multivitamins, oral rehydration salts, and electrolyte supplements can help, if available.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplements
Noun
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Further increases are anticipated to meet the growing demand, Gusek said.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Price increases in 2026 will be aligned with the recent past, in two moments of the year.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From minimalist gold styles to louder ones punctuated by pearls and diamonds, even the pickiest of fashion insiders can find a pair of huggie earrings that not only complements but enhances their favorite ‘fit.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Inclusive design, thoughtful regulation, and leadership from Black creators and coders are essential to ensure AI complements, instead of replaces, Black creatives and artists.—
Donnetta Monk,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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How Tielemans overcame early toils is often used as a source of encouragement by new additions who seem peripheral at first.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Garcia-Roves attributed the additions to prior ownership, stating that her father and mother purchased the home in 1985.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Officials have studied the possibility of future extensions, including along 39th Street and to the 18th and Vine historic district.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, Miami-Dade Property Appraiser records, included in Hialeah Building and Code Compliance Department files related to Garcia-Roves’s fine for city code violations, show two roof extensions.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Their analysis, which includes seven figures, thirteen tables, six appendices, and nearly 25,000 words, revealed three main findings.—
Ge Bai,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Some companies have already touted major productivity boosts brought on by AI tools.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Between screens, Wi-Fi boosts, and gaming gear, today's Amazon deals are basically a whole home glow-up just waiting to happen.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While the Hong Kong listing should enhance the company’s liquidity and visibility, Zephirin added that a valuation re-rating is unlikely without meaningful gains in capital efficiency or strategy execution.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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Should the Argentine currency in Monday’s trading session climb at a similar magnitude to that seen in cryptocurrency markets in the wake of the election, the US could be on course for hundreds of millions of dollars in gains.—
Daniel Flatley,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Supplements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplements. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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