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supplement

[suhp-luh-muhnt, suhp-luh-ment] / ˈsʌp lə mənt, ˈsʌp ləˌmɛnt /




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They were able to supplement their diet by towing a fishing lure behind the boat, another activity that was not without its dramas.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“Based on what is happening currently with emergency services like 911 in L.A., there needs to be something that can supplement that system, because we’re seeing that it’s not working,” he said.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

He uses liquid fertilizer as a supplement, mainly to meet the crops’ nitrogen requirements, and prices for that product have risen about 64%.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The company is seeking to supplement its advertising business as the costs of its AI buildout mount.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

In 1948 a new chemical, chlor- dane, was tried as a supplement to DDT.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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