as in accessory
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
pasta makers became the must-have appendage for tabletop mixers
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Recent Examples of appendage
Researchers were able to conduct CT scans of the fossil, which revealed insights into the arthropod’s adaptable head and appendages.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
The discovery sheds light on why arthropods evolved appendages protruding out of their heads.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
The adaptability of these appendages may be one reason why there are more species of arthropods on Earth than any other group of animals.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 29 Oct. 2024
Scholars have debated exactly what the equivalent of the great appendage is in living species.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
The discovery sheds light on why arthropods evolved appendages protruding out of their heads.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
The adaptability of these appendages may be one reason why there are more species of arthropods on Earth than any other group of animals.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 29 Oct. 2024
Scholars have debated exactly what the equivalent of the great appendage is in living species.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appendage
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Party on Top, Sleek on the Bottom Let this stunning Ulla Johnson tank be the star of the show by pairing it will a full midi skirt and festive, but not fussy, accessories.Christina Holevas, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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The greatness of her accessory boils down to its size, which wasn’t as Mary Poppins-esque as a tote bag or as squished as a tiny wallet purse.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Christian Dior, which is what Hudson’s appears to be, may be out of your budget, but this is a more viable option that’s even more discounted right now.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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How to Enable a VPN Kill Switch The kill switch option in Proton VPN.David Nield, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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Trump’s universal tariff proposals could cause prices to skyrocket on clothing, toys, furniture, household appliances, footwear and travel goods, according to a recent report from the National Retail Federation.Annie Nova, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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Our Place Wonder Oven $195 $175 Amazon Sometimes kitchen appliances can be an eyesore, but that’s not the case with Our Place’s toaster oven.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Appendage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendage. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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