as in additional
available to supply something extra when needed
the auditorium has an auxiliary cooling system used only on particularly sweltering days
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as in subordinate
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as in cutter
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Recent Examples of auxiliary
Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
Born in Ireland, the 77-year-old Farrell has long ties in the United States, having served as the bishop of the Diocese of Dallas and auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., according to the Vatican.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2025
Jason Lyall, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2020
China’s annual parliamentary sessions, the National People’s Congress (NPC) and its advisory auxiliary, the CPPCC come to a close with the economy and unemployment at the top the agenda.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
In 1992, he was appointed an auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
Born in Ireland, the 77-year-old Farrell has long ties in the United States, having served as the bishop of the Diocese of Dallas and auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., according to the Vatican.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
The nineteenth-century armies of Qing China integrated Han, Mongol, and Manchu populations and relied on numerous local auxiliaries.
—Jason Lyall, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2020
China’s annual parliamentary sessions, the National People’s Congress (NPC) and its advisory auxiliary, the CPPCC come to a close with the economy and unemployment at the top the agenda.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auxiliary
Adjective
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No additional details about the incident were available Sunday evening.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The South Korean military also said North Korea sent about 3,000 additional troops to Russia earlier this year.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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By using stories to share ideas and offer suggestions, introverted leaders can seem more relatable and approachable to their subordinates.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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After clashing with his first commissioner, Mark G. Peters, Mr. de Blasio fired him, citing a report by an independent investigator that said Mr. Peters had abused his power and mistreated subordinates.—
Jan Ransom,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The most notable change from a spectators point of view was the swapping of the cutter and changeup as his second-most used pitch.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Crochet throws three of them: four-seamer, sinker and cutter, the last of which has become his bread and butter so far this season.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the first, the malicious charger invokes the Android Open Access Protocol, which allows a USB host to act as an input device when the host sends a special message that puts it into accessory mode.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2025
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Open floor plans for living spaces may be ideal, but private sleeping spaces or separate accessory dwellings may appeal to a need for privacy.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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There's also, of course, the expansive private beach (available to guests only), which has daybeds, umbrellas, and towels—plus, it's staffed with attendants.—
Nicole Brewer,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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Per the front of the card, a course of 21 baths with an attendant cost $9.—
Ray Hanley,
Arkansas Online,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For now, Europe is a safe harbor, not a lifeboat; but the direction of travel is clear.—
Bob Haber,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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But according to the new documentary, the high-resolution scans corroborate the account of Titanic survivor Charles Lightoller, who said Murdoch was swept out to sea while preparing to launch a lifeboat.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Researchers are also exploring it as a potential supplementary treatment for certain cancers.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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In the span of a month between January and February, the Broncos lost four supplementary decision-makers, including former assistant GM Darren Mougey to the New York Jets and vice president of football operations Mark Thewes — just like Stark — to the Raiders.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2025
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The document emphasizes the pope as a servant of Christ and bishop of Rome, rather than a worldly sovereign.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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There is no greater goal than to hear, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant’ from Jesus.—
Maureen Mackey,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Auxiliary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auxiliary. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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