- present participle of supplement.
supplementing
Example Sentences
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The ratio was changed a bit—ground ops were supplementing the air war, not the other way around; but still the ground ops were necessary.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
Rather than replacing existing recommendations, Dr. Macdonald suggests supplementing them with guidance focused on what he calls "optimal health outcomes."
From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026
Proponents said it can elevate instruction, narrow the digital divide, help pupils with language barriers and other needs—while often supplementing, not replacing, core curriculum.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
Triple-feeding aims to increase production by breastfeeding the baby, followed by supplementing - usually by bottle - with expressed milk or formula, before pumping for 15 minutes.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
A contingent of German soldiers seemed to be supplementing the regular police force.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
