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also adaptor
as in accessory
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
adapters for the food mixer include a meat grinder and an ice cream maker
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Recent Examples of adapter
In fact, this travel adapter can charge up to six devices simultaneously.
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
One reason Ford drivers might prefer other brands is that using Superchargers requires an adapter.
—Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 11 Mar. 2025
Two Schrader-to-Presta valve adapters are stored inside the hollow handle, along with a ball needle adapter.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2025
The Netflix adaptation of the August Wilson play also counts Denzel Washington as a producer, his son Malcolm as co-writer and adapter and eldest son John David as Boy Willie, Berniece's brother.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
One reason Ford drivers might prefer other brands is that using Superchargers requires an adapter.
—Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 11 Mar. 2025
Two Schrader-to-Presta valve adapters are stored inside the hollow handle, along with a ball needle adapter.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2025
The Netflix adaptation of the August Wilson play also counts Denzel Washington as a producer, his son Malcolm as co-writer and adapter and eldest son John David as Boy Willie, Berniece's brother.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for adapter
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“Adapter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapter. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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