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supplement

[suhp-luh-muhnt, suhp-luh-ment] / ˈsʌp lə mənt, ˈsʌp ləˌmɛnt /




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Whey protein powder used to be a niche supplement sold in big jars to fitness mega-enthusiasts.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

A widely used supplement marketed for joint pain relief may be linked to faster progression of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research from the University of Florida.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

They were able to supplement their diet by towing a fishing lure behind the boat, another activity that was not without its dramas.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“Based on what is happening currently with emergency services like 911 in L.A., there needs to be something that can supplement that system, because we’re seeing that it’s not working,” he said.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

Every week we interviewed old women who brewed African beer as a way to supplement their tiny incomes, who now faced jail terms and fines they could not afford to pay.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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