supplements 1 of 2

plural of supplement
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as in complements
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 appendices
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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supplements

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verb

present tense third-person singular of supplement

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Noun
  • Net cash used in investing activities was $1,655,495 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, mainly due to additions to property and equipment.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Among the additions to Microsoft’s Copilot are a visual recognition tool, chatty conversational abilities, and a virtual news anchor.
    Jackie Snow, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Runway safety areas are graded extensions of the runway typically used when an aircraft overruns, undershoots or veers off the side of the runway, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Additionally, Honda and Acura Financial Services are offering payment extensions and lease deferrals to customers impacted by Helene.
    Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Long before buyers get to that level of detail, most will be charmed by the Buzz’s looks, particularly that bright and cheerful two-tone combination that complements the huge VW badge on its nose for a look that could be directly lifted from smiley-face cartoon vehicles.
    Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Vasopressin complements oxytocin by encouraging monogamy, loyalty and protective behaviors, supporting long-term attachment.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Supplements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplements. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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