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as in auxiliary
available to supply something extra when needed
the teacher's edition of the textbook comes with a lot of supplementary material
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as in complementary
related to each other in such a way that one completes the other
regards theology and philosophy as supplementary fields of study
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Recent Examples of supplementary
However, the girders also sport supplementary dampers attached on either side.
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New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2024
Also, the ballot wording and supplementary material makes no mention of the existing parcel tax.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
Dinner starts at $163 (€150) per person, with a supplementary wine pairing.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2024
Plus, Florida does not have state income tax and gives supplementary homestead exemptions to eligible seniors.
—Ashley Cusick, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
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New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2024
Also, the ballot wording and supplementary material makes no mention of the existing parcel tax.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
Dinner starts at $163 (€150) per person, with a supplementary wine pairing.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2024
Plus, Florida does not have state income tax and gives supplementary homestead exemptions to eligible seniors.
—Ashley Cusick, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplementary
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He is set for a bond hearing Tuesday at the jail’s auxiliary court, the outlet reported.Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 14 Oct. 2024
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In August 2020, the observatory started crumbling after an auxiliary cable snapped, causing damage to the telescope’s dish and the receiver platform that hung above it, according to the National Science Foundation.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Melton is a bigger defender who fits easier in a complementary role.Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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If a person is self-motivated, there are many leadership books, audio and complementary forums for readers, listeners and participants.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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In June, Mehcad Brooks, Jonathan Cake, and Logan Marshall-Green were announced as additional newcomers.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Fire departments bring on additional staff while the warnings are in play.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Value creation forges a reciprocal relationship between an organization and its stakeholders.Camille Nicita, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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When two people are getting to know each other and develop a connection, reciprocal self-disclosure is important.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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There are supplemental policies from private insurers which are not taxed that will increase your income in case you are disabled.James Brewer, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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This plan will likely involve increasing the amount of supplemental food given to the fish.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
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Shop more accessory deals: Don't sleep on Madewell's men section.Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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Carmel plans to take another look at how accessory dwelling units, otherwise known as granny flats, could fit into the city — about four years after an ordinance that would loosen rules around their construction was voted down by the city council.Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Supplementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplementary. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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