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as in assistant
a person who helps a more skilled person
serving as an adjunct to the congressional delegation on its fact-finding mission
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as in option
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
you can spend a lot on camera accessories, but this nifty little battery recharger is the one adjunct that will pay for itself
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as in supplementary
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Recent Examples of adjunct
Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
Smartphones, tablets, and netbooks are now so popular that accessing the Web to settle a bet, tweet a short movie review, check in with work, or post a Facebook status update has become an almost inescapable adjunct to any other activity.
—John Rennie, IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2011
Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
Jain works as a senior lecturer for North Central College, and Fosdick is an adjunct professor of English at Aurora University.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Language, in 1984, is violence by another means, an adjunct of the totalitarian strategies inflicted by the regime.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
Smartphones, tablets, and netbooks are now so popular that accessing the Web to settle a bet, tweet a short movie review, check in with work, or post a Facebook status update has become an almost inescapable adjunct to any other activity.
—John Rennie, IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2011
Adjective
One cup of cooked oatmeal already provides about six grams of protein, Stephani Johnson, RDN, DCN, an adjunct professor of clinical and preventive nutrition services at the Rutgers School of Health Professions, told Verywell.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
Jain works as a senior lecturer for North Central College, and Fosdick is an adjunct professor of English at Aurora University.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjunct
Noun
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Each agent, from autonomous drones delivering packages to personal AI assistants managing healthcare schedules, informs and learns from the collective ecosystem.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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In November 2023 riots broke out in Dublin when an Algerian national was arrested after allegedly stabbing and injuring three young children and a care assistant.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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The retailer recently expanded its line-up of cars for sale on its website and now has financing options.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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These days the food hall contains a lovely cheese counter with local and international options, and a fun stand run sells ice cream floats made with buffalo milk soft serve from Double 8 Dairy in Petaluma and seasonal fruit sodas with a kombucha intensity.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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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Law enforcement then set out to determine whether Clinton, or her aides, had transmitted classified information on a server not meant to host such material.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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An aide said the tariffs are expected to produce $100 billion a year in revenue for the federal government.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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Lawrence has managed to craft one of the most enviable cold weather wardrobes, looking to Scandi brands for their heavy duty coats, The Row accessories and covetable vintage bags, and classic flannels.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
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Bongiovi, 22, kept it casual in a black graphic tee and sunglasses, while Bon Jovi, 61, also opted for a bold accessory with a light pink trucker hat and a gray T-shirt.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This includes dispensing supplemental funding to high-poverty K-12 school districts that provide vital child care services for many low-income and rural communities across the country.—
Mimi Montgomery,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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The food bank also received supplemental food purchasing assistance from the Commodity Credit Corp., the government agency created to protect farm income and prices.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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During a meeting with Zelenskyy on the eve of the summit, Macron announced a $2.15 billion package in military aid to Ukraine.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Gavin Kelleher is a humanitarian working with the Norwegian Refugee Council, an aid group that distributes tents and other necessities in Gaza.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2025
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For many support calls, like troubleshooting a router, installing a new appliance, or diagnosing a device malfunction, words alone can be painfully inadequate.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The popular kitchen appliance can cut down the cook time for many of your favorite meals and reheat your leftovers, including returning pizza to its original crispy glory, in just a couple of minutes.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Adjunct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjunct. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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