as in auxiliary
available to supply something extra when needed
an accessorial service, such as packing, will add substantially to the moving company's basic fee
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Recent Examples of accessorial
If accessorial or conspiracy charges plausibly can be lodged against those people, they should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
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Andrew Clark, Indianapolis Star, 25 Jan. 2018
Andrew Clark, Indianapolis Star, 25 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessorial
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An auxiliary propulsion unit (APU)—essentially a miniature second engine—on the upper stage shut down in the latter portion of the inaugural Ariane 6 flight, after the rocket reached orbit and released some of its payloads.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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From automating repetitive tactics to enhancing predictive analytics, AI is not just an auxiliary tool.—
Vamsi Gosu,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, research shows that beyond escaping poverty, additional wealth has little impact on long-term emotional well-being.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Negotiations over height and additional community benefits will take place before a second commission vote on the upzoning.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Those stipulations are too vague to be rightfully enforced and leave loopholes for developers to take advantage of accessory dwelling units, Rimer said.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2024
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According to Mitchell, two of those ideas are accessory dwelling units and mixed residential and commercial zoning.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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However, many of the elements in the EU AI Act are vague and open to interpretation, with codes of practice, guidance and supplementary standards still to be finalized and brought into effect over the coming months and years.—
Hugo Farinha,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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While sentiment affects spending behavior, it should be viewed as a supplementary gauge rather than a primary economic barometer.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Accessorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessorial. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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