supplement
noun
something added to complete a thing, supply a deficiency, or reinforce or extend a whole.
has been supplementing
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present perfect progressiveof supplement (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Since early April, she has been supplementing her nutrition with fruit, vegetables, ground turkey and other plant-based proteins.
From New York Times ● May 10, 2022
The department has been supplementing full-time forensic pathologists with per-diem doctors — temporary staff members hired on a day-by-day basis — mostly from out of state, Reznik said.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 14, 2022
Congress has been supplementing the fund since 2001 — the current federal gas tax, 18.4 cents a gallon, hasn’t kept up with the demand.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 30, 2014
