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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Recent Examples of supplement
Julia Forbes, Wired News, 28 Dec. 2025
Some supplements can interfere with sleep, especially those that affect energy levels or the sleep–wake cycle.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 23 Dec. 2025
Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Still, the use of mine waste offers a promising way to supplement the supply of rare earth elements with a domestic source and help offset environmental costs while cleaning up polluted streams.
—Alan Collins, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
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Noun
So if an extra (and questionable) ingredient weasels its way into the formula, and the supplement hits the market, there's not much the FDA can do besides send companies a warning letter to recall the supplement.
—Julia Forbes, Wired News, 28 Dec. 2025
Some supplements can interfere with sleep, especially those that affect energy levels or the sleep–wake cycle.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
Choose the brightest spot in your home and add LED lights to supplement natural light.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Still, the use of mine waste offers a promising way to supplement the supply of rare earth elements with a domestic source and help offset environmental costs while cleaning up polluted streams.
—Alan Collins, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplement
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Even so, salary increases remain comparatively high by historic standards (the pre-pandemic norm was 3%) amid higher total labor expenses (which include salaries, bonuses, variable pay and benefits costs).—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The goal is to have office construction increase, said Mike Smith, president and CEO of Charlotte Center City Partners.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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In October, Marineland applied for export permits to move its complement of belugas to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, an aquarium in China.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Patriots already have a full complement of defensive tackles in Milton Williams, Christian Barmore, Khyiris Tonga, Cory Durden and Leonard Taylor III, who will also likely be elevated off the practice squad.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Treatment for the condition generally involves antibiotics and surgical removal of the appendix, per Mayo Clinic.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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According to the accompanying appendix, which outlined the accusations and was under seal until Tuesday, Remington penned the bulk of Hyland’s opinion denying the defense’s dismissal motion, constituting a clear breach of Wisconsin’s judicial code of conduct.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Dec. 2025
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While that’s a boost for exporters, leaders in the region are concerned that broader economic disruption from a conflict would outweigh the extra income.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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That was helped along by a boost in Cognac sales of more than 3 percent after a 4 percent dip over the rest of the year—not quite enough to balance this out, but potentially a good sign overall.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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In addition to the change of being at a different location, the festival that's traditionally been held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be held on Saturday and Sunday.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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As such, the front office could be choosing between retaining Simons and using the full nontaxpayer midlevel exception for a new addition.—
Danny Leroux,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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This post was originally published on January 23 Bitcoin has limped into 2026, flailing in the wake of a gold price boom that’s catapulted it to an eye-watering $34 trillion market capitalization (triggering predictions of even more gains to come).—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Trump’s second term came on the heels of the S&P 500’s first back-to-back annual gains of more than 20% since the 1990s.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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This fall, the 31-year-old Antetokounmpo will become eligible for a supermax contract extension.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Murray’s strategy for Lucky Strike includes having its venues serve as physical extensions of the PBA, where fans can watch live broadcasts and engage with athletes, while participating in leagues and watch parties.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Supplement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplement. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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