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
Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Previously, Gray spent more than 13 years at Adidas with his most recent role as senior business unit director of U.S. basketball and was the chief marketing officer at sports supplement brand Ladder, cofounded by LeBron James and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Blank recognized telehealth's ability to supplement traditional OB/GYN care with longer, more focused specialist consultations.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Douglas Horn, the truck driver, had taken the supplement to help his chronic back and shoulder pain.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Previously, Gray spent more than 13 years at Adidas with his most recent role as senior business unit director of U.S. basketball and was the chief marketing officer at sports supplement brand Ladder, cofounded by LeBron James and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
Aiming to supplement its College Sports Television (now CBS Sports Network) and expand its portfolio of sports and entertainment websites, CBS acquired MaxPreps for $43 million in 2007.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Blank recognized telehealth's ability to supplement traditional OB/GYN care with longer, more focused specialist consultations.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplement
Noun
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The current model of two sites rather than four, like in the men’s NCAA Tournament, reduces overhead costs, and the increase in gate revenue is an additional boon.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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This vulnerability is further underscored by recent increases in poverty.—
Murtaza Ali,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Think of it as the perfect complement to a facelift—an ideal annual tune-up to help maintain a refreshed, youthful look.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Blackmon, who would be an ideal complement to Tre’von Moehrig, has been in and out of the Colts’ lineup for years with consistent injury woes.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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No one plans on having their appendix burst or having a heart attack.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
20 Feb. 2025
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Despite his success, the demands of Avicii’s career took a toll on his well-being: The hitmaker had a series of health problems over the years, including a bout with acute pancreatitis and surgery to have his gallbladder and appendix removed.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
31 Dec. 2024
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Bates’ investment got a boost Friday when the U.S. Space Force awarded SpaceX a $5.9 billion launch contract to send some of the Pentagon’s most sensitive satellites into space.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The initial drop in mortgage rates last week had housing watchers cheering a potential boost to the lackluster spring market.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Lulu’s Keep Things Classy Floral Button-Up Shirt In addition to Miller, Kelly Clarkson is another famous face who has reached for a blouse lately.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In addition to lots of water, professional voice actors will also deploy various tongue twisters, vocal scales, and other exercises to wake up the vocal muscles and brain.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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If the stock rises to $150 by the time restrictions lapse and the individual sells at $200, the $100 gain ($200 - $100) is capital gain.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Other key luxury markets, including New York and Dubai, also posted strong gains.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 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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The ongoing fighting is threatening any progress Trump wants to achieve in normalizing relations between Jerusalem and Riyadh, an extension of his Abraham Accords deal.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Supplement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplement. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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