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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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supplement

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Recent Examples of supplement
Noun
Information from The Associated Press was used to supplement this news article. Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2025 Research shows that supplementing with 250 to 400 milligrams (mg) of magnesium daily reduces stress and cortisol levels.3 2. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 15 July 2025
Verb
In some cases, men may need to have their testosterone supplement doses lowered or discontinued, especially if their testosterone normalizes while on weight loss medications. Shiv Sudhakar, NBC news, 14 July 2025 That company would later introduce Slim-Fast Foods, a weight-loss product popular in the 1980s that served as a supplement for breakfast and lunch by combining a powder with skim milk. Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for supplement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplement
Noun
  • Certain travel agencies have seen a decline in travel as the cost of living increases.
    Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 27 July 2025
  • But the House saw a 28% increase in business, with much of that driven by young people, Chief Commercial Officer James Ferguson said.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 26 July 2025
Noun
  • Apple and caramel are the perfect complement to graham cracker's warm, nutty flavors.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 17 July 2025
  • Its complement, formerly the home of tycoon and philanthropist Chung Keng Quee and now the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, was painted the precise food-coloring green of Malaysian pandan cake.
    Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2025
Noun
  • The Brazil international only had surgery to remove his appendix 13 days earlier, making a remarkable recovery and immediately getting back into action.
    Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
  • Believed to be made from a sheep’s appendix, the prophylactic dates back to 1830 and is likely a souvenir from a brothel, according to a statement from the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam on Tuesday.
    Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • The Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack has already been slaying on the charts, and now, David Guetta is joining the project to give one of its songs an extra boost.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 July 2025
  • These include profit boosts and early payouts at the top of the home page.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • That means Superman only has a few days left to itself before facing direct competition, in addition to losing Imax screens and other premium-large format auditoriums to Fantastic Four, which is tracking to open to $100 million to $110 million domestically.
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2025
  • In addition to the spread, total and moneyline markets, a bet on the method of victory or number of rounds will also qualify for this promo.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • Key Facts Shares of Nvidia increased by more than 4% to just over $171 as of around 11:10 a.m. EDT, paring back earlier gains after reaching an all-time high of $172.40 and opening to a record $171.19.
    Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • The collection jumps up the list following streaming gains for its songs generated by Independence Day celebrations.
    Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • Memoir Nation: Weekly Inspiration for Writers is an extension of the Memoir Nation community hosted by Brooke Warner and Grant Faulkner, two friends and colleagues who bring a community-minded sensibility to the writing journey.
    Memoir Nation July 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
  • The trend makes sense, given the declining popularity of eyelash extensions and the shift toward low-maintenance beauty trends in general.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 July 2025

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“Supplement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplement. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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