complement
noun
something that completes or makes perfect.
are complementing
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present progressiveof complement.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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And just 10% of those who took part said most of their news needs were met by creators and influencers, suggesting they are complementing rather than replacing traditional media.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
When Goetz is called in on a renovation project, she begins by evaluating existing plants to determine whether they are complementing the landscape or overtaking their allotted space, blocking views or crowding other plants.
From Seattle Times ● May 18, 2024
By offering a rigorous, parallel and flexible path, community colleges are complementing — not competing with — four-year schools.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 31, 2022
Government overtures under the New Southbound Policy are complementing efforts by companies in Taiwan to draw Southeast Asian visitors.
From New York Times ● May 17, 2017
"It's not about internet at the expense of shops – the two are complementing each other."
From The Guardian ● Jan. 2, 2013
