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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 appendixes
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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Recent Examples of supplements
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
3 July 2026
In addition is a regime of far less appetizing supplements—daily Epsom salts, bitterdrops, and other shots—which aid in the detoxifying process.
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Clare Coulson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Some supplements and chews are offered in different flavors to better entice your dog.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Of course, the elimination of supplements has not yet become the norm.
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Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Those supplements currently range from about $8,000 to $14,000 annually, and the district budget passed in May includes an average 5% supplement increase.
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Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
Acting on a shaky result carries real downsides too, from needless restrictive diets to unnecessary supplements.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
At-home microbiome tests and fiber supplements have people looking at their gut more closely than ever.
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Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Will any future treatment be food, supplements or medication?
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Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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Third-Party Testing and Certification Protein powders and other supplements are not subject to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation in the way medications are, so their quality and safety are not guaranteed.
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Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
3 July 2026
In addition is a regime of far less appetizing supplements—daily Epsom salts, bitterdrops, and other shots—which aid in the detoxifying process.
—
Clare Coulson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Some supplements and chews are offered in different flavors to better entice your dog.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Of course, the elimination of supplements has not yet become the norm.
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Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Those supplements currently range from about $8,000 to $14,000 annually, and the district budget passed in May includes an average 5% supplement increase.
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Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
Acting on a shaky result carries real downsides too, from needless restrictive diets to unnecessary supplements.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
At-home microbiome tests and fiber supplements have people looking at their gut more closely than ever.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Will any future treatment be food, supplements or medication?
—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplements
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Budget includes limited tax increases The budget aims to increase state revenues by billions of dollars by reforming a tax on healthcare providers, imposing a sales tax for certain software products and limiting tax breaks on large corporations.
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
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China and Russia have both built terrestrial complements to their satellite navigation systems, creating layered resilience that the United States still lacks.
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The heat- and wear-resistant PBT keycaps can take a real beating, and the all-white backlighting complements the overall vibe quite well.
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Concise executive summaries matter more than dense appendices.
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The final version is nearly 1,000 pages with an additional 1,600 pages in appendices.
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The three free-agent additions came in a flurry Wednesday after the Lakers pulled off an aggressive trade for center Walker Kessler.
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This approach allows the PLAN to maximize the effectiveness of both its existing carriers and future additions to the fleet.
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As someone who usually gets Gel-X extensions, I was intrigued by the promise of a healthier alternative that still offered the durability and longevity of hard gel.
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Other guests sported subtle transformations, swapping their signature styles for straight extensions and sunset coloring.
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Both show trust boosts engagement, improves quality, accelerates research, saves millions in drug development and positions trust as infrastructure.
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Many desert mosses are under threat, and conservationists might be able to better protect them with fungal boosts.
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Emerging research suggests those experiences may have measurable biological correlates.
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The state office is mandated to report to the legislature on missing persons and homicide cases, along with the correlates of domestic violence and human trafficking.
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The indexes are sitting on healthy gains for the year despite a slight pullback in June.
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The agreement ends weeks of lobbying by outside interests and negotiations among lawmakers and the governor at the state Capitol about how to handle a surge of income tax collected on stock market gains related to artificial intelligence.
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“Supplements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplements. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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