supplement
noun
something added to complete a thing, supply a deficiency, or reinforce or extend a whole.
supplements
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pluralof supplement.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof supplement (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
supplementnounsomething added to complete a thing, supply a deficiency, or reinforce or extend a whole.
Example Sentences
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In experiments with aged mice, researchers found that dietary supplements containing compounds associated with Ascidiacea, commonly known as sea squirts, reversed several signs linked to aging.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
The portfolio of seven brands being sold includes Nature’s Bounty and Sisu supplements, Nestle said Tuesday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
For $2.50, an expectant mother can receive micronutrient supplements that prevent stunting and lifelong cognitive damage in her child—returning nearly $100 of long-term benefits per child.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
They will be entitled to import forage from outside their zone, and use some supplements.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
He was eating mostly liquid supplements, with perhaps a bran muffin tossed in until it was mushy and easily digested.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
