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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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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
Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
Like its sister locations, the new storefront is expected to sell organic produce, grocery and wellness products, gifts, supplements, and prepared meals.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
This data could help supplement and improve the accuracy of traditional credit histories and help more people obtain credit on better terms.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Viola advises bringing a list of your medical history, family history, medications, supplements, and allergies.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
Like its sister locations, the new storefront is expected to sell organic produce, grocery and wellness products, gifts, supplements, and prepared meals.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
This is meant to supplement Medicare coverage for US employees.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
This data could help supplement and improve the accuracy of traditional credit histories and help more people obtain credit on better terms.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplement
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Economists predict this investment will produce a 21% net increase in the U.S. GDP by 2030.Vidya Plainfield, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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One of the world’s biggest pop stars has played a pivotal role in the increase in female Chiefs fans over the last year.Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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However, the focus should always remain on delivering value through human expertise, with AI serving as a complement rather than a substitute.Tom Gooley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Serums can serve as a nice complement to injectables, however.Emily Orofino, Allure, 29 Oct. 2024
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The judge gave the former president's lawyers time to oppose the decision before enforcing the order to release the redacted appendix.Lauren Floyd, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
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But that appendix was not initially made public on the case docket, in order to give Trump’s team time to consider its legal options.Kevin Breuninger,Dan Mangan, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
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Accelerators: Like a shot of espresso for your sales team, accelerators kick in when reps hit specific targets, giving them that extra boost to close deals faster.Anjai Lal, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Since his election win, Trump has also helped give the wider crypto market a boost.Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
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In addition, Starbucks plans to bring back condiment bars, a move aimed at reducing barista workload.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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In addition, some wild animals in zoos have been bred under human care and over time, might become susceptible to allergies through genetic drift.Jen McCaffery, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Studies show that resistance bands actually provide similar strength gains compared to those achieved with conventional gym equipment.Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 22 Nov. 2024
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Harris did make some gains among seniors, saw marginal losses with Black voters and held her own with white voters, but those massive drops with Latinos and young voters were damaging.Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
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In 2024, the wives and girlfriends of professional athletes—also known as WAGs—are more than just an extension of their partner or a trophy item sitting in the stands.Glamour, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2024
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The high-tech gimbal also features an extension rod for taking high or low shots, plus there’s an integral tripod for shooting from a table or other platform.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Supplement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplement. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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