supplement
noun
something added to complete a thing, supply a deficiency, or reinforce or extend a whole.
supplementing
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present participleof supplement.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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
Culhane recommends faster approval of SSI benefits and supplementing that income with additional sources of rental assistance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 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
Scientists still do not know whether boosting Menin or supplementing with D-serine could safely slow aging or improve cognition in people.
From Science Daily ● May 24, 2026
The Bible has much to teach, yet professors must use it judiciously, supplementing it with other sources, when they teach ancient Middle Eastern history.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
