1
as in increases
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 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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as in adds (to)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplements
Noun
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Three or four additions in different positions would strengthen again this summer.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025 -
The Better Homes & Gardens melamine collection at Walmart is not short on new additions, so consider options like these 17-ounce stemmed wine glasses, serving trays, cereal bowls that are equally as perfect for ice cream, and funky straws ready to dress up a drink.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Like your gutters, there are methods to clean hard to reach windows using extensions for your hose or mop.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Cincinnati Bengals have reportedly made significant progress on extensions for star wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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For grounding and emotional stability Smoky quartz is a grounding powerhouse that perfectly complements Capricorn’s earthy nature, offering equal amounts of protection and emotional stability.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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The exhibition complements the 12,000 volumes inside the Johnson Publishing Company Library, also housed at Stony Island Arts Bank.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Supplements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplements. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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