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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
Schmidt introduced her new bill, the Breast Examination and Screening Transformation Act, or BEST, which seeks to eliminate out of pocket medical expenses such as copays and deductibles associated with supplemental breast cancer screenings, during a press conference Friday at UC Health.
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Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
It’s been supplemental to my exercise routine, reduced my stiffness, and brought a little fun into my daily activities.
—Dwyer Frame, People.com, 12 July 2025
The Times’ analysis counts one application for each address no matter how many supplemental permits may be required.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
These women are reliant on Medicaid or other forms of state assistance, such as the federal supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children, known as WIC; school lunches; and housing vouchers.
—Claire Laurier Decoteau, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
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Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
It’s been supplemental to my exercise routine, reduced my stiffness, and brought a little fun into my daily activities.
—Dwyer Frame, People.com, 12 July 2025
The Times’ analysis counts one application for each address no matter how many supplemental permits may be required.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
These women are reliant on Medicaid or other forms of state assistance, such as the federal supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children, known as WIC; school lunches; and housing vouchers.
—Claire Laurier Decoteau, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplemental
Adjective
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Ditto the auxiliary singers, particularly Greene, who paired a deep, sonorous bass range with enthusiastic dance moves that underlined the across-the-board camaraderie.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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By enabling plug-and-play compatibility with third-party telematics devices, cargo sensors and auxiliary systems, OEMs can reclaim control of the vehicle ecosystem and capture additional value typically ceded to aftermarket providers.—
Yu Fang,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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On each gospel number, Lovett received ample reinforcement from a trio of superb supplementary vocalists.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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In the latest development, on June 27, 2025, the Permanent Court of Arbitration issued a supplementary award in favor of Pakistan, arguing that India’s holding of the treaty in abeyance did not affect its jurisdiction over the case.—
Pintu Kumar Mahla,
The Conversation,
16 July 2025
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As previously reported by USA TODAY, four upcoming locations will be in California, the company’s home state, while three additional states are also set to receive new restaurants.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Nappy Roots will cap off the day-long Fox Fest, which also includes food vendors, beverages and additional live music across two stages from Softspoken, Foxbat, Throwback Thursday, Soul Circus, Mary Mary, Sigmatic, Ipcus Pinecone, End of Me, and Doombots.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
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This signals that Reed is set up to be a complementary wide receiver as opposed to being an outside X receiver that could dominate that team's target share.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The Princess of Wales, 43, and her daughter subtly coordinated their outfits in complementary shades.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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One of those actions: an ordinance allowing for more accessory dwelling units, which are independent residential units on the same lot as a home.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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Three hours into the debate, Scott offered an amendment that would change the 8-30g law to include accessory dwelling units, sometimes called mother-in-law apartments, in the calculation to count toward affordable housing.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2025
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The term also reflects what psychologists call peripheral group membership—being part of a group but not central to it.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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The cardinal symptom of peripheral artery disease is claudication.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
20 July 2025
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“Supplemental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplemental. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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