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as in auxiliary
available to supply something extra when needed
the new program will provide supplemental health insurance to thousands of workers
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as in supplementary
related to each other in such a way that one completes the other
an astronomer who regards science and religion not as antithetical but as supplemental belief systems
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Recent Examples of supplemental
The increase in workers is in addition to those who the company was already hiring for the plant as supplemental workers to support summer breaks and time off for their regular employees, according to a person familiar with the plans.
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025
High doses of supplemental magnesium can be toxic.2 Summary
Magnesium is an essential mineral with many benefits, including supporting bone health and preventing heart problems.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
If there continue to be more tropical storms after all 21 names on the list have been used, there is a supplemental list with another 21 names that would be assigned next.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2025
The bill, authored by Rep. Hal Slager, R-Schererville, addresses a state comptroller’s mistake with supplemental payments that were added into state law during the 2019 session.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025
High doses of supplemental magnesium can be toxic.2 Summary
Magnesium is an essential mineral with many benefits, including supporting bone health and preventing heart problems.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
If there continue to be more tropical storms after all 21 names on the list have been used, there is a supplemental list with another 21 names that would be assigned next.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2025
The bill, authored by Rep. Hal Slager, R-Schererville, addresses a state comptroller’s mistake with supplemental payments that were added into state law during the 2019 session.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplemental
Adjective
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The headphones have Bluetooth capabilities to wirelessly pair to your phone, but they can also be connected to audio sources with the 3.5mm auxiliary cord that’s included — perfect for connecting to the plane monitors for in-flight entertainment.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2025
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The amenities will include four grass fields with specialized lighting, field-goal posts, scoreboards and bleachers, one auxiliary grass field, one state-of-the-art championship field with an artificial surface, and locker rooms, concessions and restrooms.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Save the data deep dives for supplementary materials or in support of audience questions that arise.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 Mar. 2025
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More than half of side hustlers juggle multiple side hustles to create several income streams, with most using it as a secondary, supplementary source of income.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Two additional bedrooms each have their own baths, as does a small office off the kitchen, while a TV room/den sits next to a wine room that can accommodate up to 1,000 bottles.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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What experts say The labor market's strength may provide an additional reason for the Federal Reserve to hold off on cutting rates anytime soon, said Joe Gaffoglio, CEO of Mutual Of America Capital Management.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The model wore a rigid cotton denim with a jacquard-weave pattern top and complementary jeans for his attire to the red carpet event.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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These homes, including the sprawling $22 million penthouse, have been designed in a complementary style, with natural stone finishes in the bathrooms and Calacatta countertops in the kitchens.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Nintendo Switch Games That Require Original Joy-Con on Switch 2 Some games will require the original Nintendo Switch Joy-Con to play thanks to accessory compatibility and the IR camera.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Those stipulations are too vague to be rightfully enforced and leave loopholes for developers to take advantage of accessory dwelling units, Rimer said.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2024
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Denmark may even have been one of the region’s leading central powers, with England and Sweden as peripheral outposts.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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The robot is designed to treat complex patient problems in the field of reconstructive surgery, lymphatic surgery, peripheral nerve repair and trauma.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Supplemental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplemental. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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