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
Williams was an appendage to new Trojans coach Lincoln Riley, transferring to USC as a sophomore in 2022 and winning the Heisman Trophy.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
In one scene, Michaels grabs a small pair of scissors, alluding to cutting off Michaels’ man’s appendage.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
Darwin’s theory, and what others suggest, is that over a long period of time, millions of years, perhaps, the fish in its biology was sufficiently altered, by will or habit or happenstance, to be able to push itself onto land, and thereby start building its own appendages for terrestrial transport.
—John Werner, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Its appendage is powered by artificial intelligence developed by the company, which has a lab in Shanghai and a research institute in Shenzhen.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
In one scene, Michaels grabs a small pair of scissors, alluding to cutting off Michaels’ man’s appendage.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
Darwin’s theory, and what others suggest, is that over a long period of time, millions of years, perhaps, the fish in its biology was sufficiently altered, by will or habit or happenstance, to be able to push itself onto land, and thereby start building its own appendages for terrestrial transport.
—John Werner, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Its appendage is powered by artificial intelligence developed by the company, which has a lab in Shanghai and a research institute in Shenzhen.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appendage
Noun
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Soleil’s pouches and travel cases are ideal for storing toiletries, cosmetics and travel accessories to keep you organised when away from home.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Cup Craze As greens powders and electrolytes became the daily norm, water bottles quickly became an accessory rather than a necessity.—
Emily Burns,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Buk Clinic Another leading option located in Istanbul, Buk Clinic provides patients with exceptional care through minimally invasive techniques.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Almost everyone has had the experience of propping up their phone while cooking and trying to follow a recipe, so Apple designed recipe functionality that allows for users to search by ingredient, by length of time to complete the meal, simplicity, type of cuisine, and a slew of other options.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Mar. 2025
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At a news conference, Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said the initial examination by the medical examiner showed no sign of carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas produced from kitchen appliances and other fuel-burning items.—
SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN,
arkansasonline.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Appendage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendage. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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