supplement
noun
something added to complete a thing, supply a deficiency, or reinforce or extend a whole.
are supplementing
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present progressiveof supplement.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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The Dodgers are supplementing where they can, picking up three pitchers cut by their former clubs.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
OpenAI and Anthropic are supplementing their FDE teams by partnering with consulting firms.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 4, 2026
What’s Next: Air traffic controllers started receiving partial paychecks this weekend, and some union members have told Daniels they are supplementing their incomes by driving for Uber or DoorDash.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2025
Outside of the Capitol, members of the National Guard — many carrying semi-automatic assault rifles — are supplementing the work of the U.S.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 13, 2021
Science and Psychical Research are supplementing Religion; are, indeed, incorporating themselves into Religion as vital factors of the spiritual progress of humanity.
From The Life Radiant by Lilian Whiting
