SUPPLEMENTING Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

supplementing

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present participle of supplement

as in complementing

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Stone and wood run from the exterior to the interior, complementing the alpine surroundings.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2026
This year’s festival has set 119 films — 75 features and 44 shorts – across its Main Slate, Spotlight, Currents and Revivals sections along with a series of talks complementing the lineup.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

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