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
Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 20 May 2025
The death toll has risen in a multistate listeria outbreak linked to frozen supplement shakes, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Megan Ramer, Hartford Courant, 19 May 2025
Look for fiber-rich additions to supplement your high-protein main, like a fruit or veggie side (especially if your main doesn’t pack much fiber on its own).
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 19 May 2025
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Noun
These emails, though nothing new, have become increasingly common, now wedged between press releases for semaglutide medications and de-bloating supplements.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 20 May 2025
The death toll has risen in a multistate listeria outbreak linked to frozen supplement shakes, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Verb
Partnering with the Connecticut Science Center to supplement local resources, these schools added field trips, in school and STEM programs, after school enrichment for students, professional development for teachers, and family nights for the community.
—Megan Ramer, Hartford Courant, 19 May 2025
Look for fiber-rich additions to supplement your high-protein main, like a fruit or veggie side (especially if your main doesn’t pack much fiber on its own).
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplement
Noun
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Do this right up front and the chance of renewal increases considerably.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The authority has been imposing consistent double-digit rate increases on local water agencies in recent years primarily because of declining demand.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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If, at any time, the number of justices in active service drops below nine, whether due to death, resignation, or recusal, a justice from those with senior status would be randomly selected to serve temporarily on the Court to maintain its full complement.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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An upstairs doctor’s office will be staffed by a full complement of neurological specialists.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Earlier this month, Bindi Irwin had her appendix removed.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
25 May 2025
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The appendix can burst within 24 hours or less of symptoms starting.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
17 May 2025
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There’s also a thick outsole, providing a platform effect in addition to a slight heel for a boost in height.—
Mikelle Street,
Footwear News,
25 May 2025
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Remember, anyone who signs up in Colorado, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia will be eligible for a 15-to-1 odds boost.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
Noun
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In addition to acting, Amara is a model currently signed with The Rock Agency.—
Avalon Hester,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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In addition to proof of citizenship, the bill also would require states to remove anyone identified as a noncitizen from voter rolls.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Efficiency gains may help, but the shift toward energy-hungry inference workloads will further strain capacity.—
Quartz Staff,
Quartz,
29 May 2025
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India and Vietnam made the largest gains – with both receiving attention from Trump in recent weeks, especially India – with the former increasing its market share from 0.12% to 16.89% and the latter from 6.32% to 16.75%.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Approaching the end of the decade, however, another extension should see the Catalans having to shell out even more money to keep a figure that could have already won several Ballon d’Ors by then happy.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Launching this production company feels like a natural extension of my long and deeply rewarding creative journey, which has taught me that storytelling is both a mandate and an invitation.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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“Supplement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplement. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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