How to Use adapter in a Sentence

adapter

noun
  • They're sold with adapter kits that include all the necessary hardware to achieve a good fit.
    Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com, 1 Oct. 2020
  • But for the first time, new iPhones might not ship with a power adapter or corded headphones in the box.
    Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2020
  • This smart adapter is a must-have for international travel.
    Popular Science, 20 Sep. 2020
  • This extra proprietary plug, and its bulky adapter, isn't a dealbreaker for a spacious case.
    Sam MacHkovech, Ars Technica, 16 Sep. 2020
  • Get the Kindle, a cover, and a power adapter all together in this bundle.
    oregonlive, 12 Oct. 2020
  • Apple's newest iPhone comes with no charging adapter or EarPods in the box.
    Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 14 Oct. 2020
  • The Super Bagel combines a travel adapter with a power strip, all in a compact package.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Rumors have swirled that a power cord will still be in the box, but not the power adapter — the white square that plugs into the wall — or EarPods.
    Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2020
  • Microsoft also announced a handful of new accessories—a few new keyboard and mice options, as well as a new wireless display adapter.
    Corey Gaskin, Ars Technica, 1 Oct. 2020
  • Built into the power adapter is an Ethernet port, which serves as the iMac's wired networking connection.
    Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The 30-watt power adapter is automatically connected at the other end.
    Jacob Krol, CNN Underscored, 5 Oct. 2020
  • Every part of the charging stack is currently being reinvented, from the raw materials inside a power adapter to new form factors for wireless charging.
    Max Lockie, Quartz, 13 Oct. 2020
  • Also, the charger, the USB-C cable and a headphone adapter come packed in a very cool black case that can hold your sunglasses or eyeglasses.
    Jim Rossman, Dallas News, 8 Oct. 2020
  • But some carping arose about a few things not included in the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro smartphones box: earphones and a charging adapter.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2020
  • While the port is submersible, the adapter cannot be wet.
    John Christopher Fine, sun-sentinel.com, 4 June 2021
  • The Bluetooth adapter is marked down by $15, for a sale price of $30.
    Buy Side Staff, wsj.com, 6 Nov. 2023
  • The 12-volt car adapter takes the longest to fill the battery at 13 hours.
    Jim Rossman, Dallas News, 1 Apr. 2021
  • The other issue is that the adapter has been in and out of stock.
    Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Buy a pedestal mount adapter for VESA mount holes ($44).
    Parker Hall, Wired, 29 July 2022
  • The grip, a phone case, the 67 mm filter adapter, a lens cap, and lanyard.
    Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 18 Apr. 2023
  • That the adapter ring and filter aren't in the box is one of my few complaints about the X100VI.
    PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024
  • Pack an adapter or be prepared to buy one in Cape Town.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2021
  • The adapter is on sale for 21 percent off this Prime Day, bringing the cost down to just $15.
    Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2024
  • The adapter that will be used for the Artemis mission is stationed at the Kennedy Space Center.
    al, 11 Aug. 2022
  • Whether the deal comes with free adapters is yet to be determined.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 19 Sep. 2024
  • The fork clamps hold any type of thru-axle design, and there’s an adapter for old-school QR bikes.
    Rob Reed, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2022
  • Though this isn’t an all-in-one adapter, the plugs are compact, lightweight, and easy to bring along.
    Popular Science, 9 Nov. 2020
  • Since the mission isn’t going to the station, the adapter wasn’t needed.
    Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2021
  • Attach the ½-inch adapter included with the pump to the pump's outflow and place it in the reservoir.
    Daniel Kluko, Popular Mechanics, 7 Nov. 2020
  • The shipments showed up disguised as adapters or sealed in cat-food bags.
    Longreads, 2 Aug. 2024

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