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
Gary Robbins, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
Additionally there appears to have been a problem with at least one of the auxiliary power units that provide power to the rocket after the engines shut off.
—Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 25 June 2024
Across cinema, the moneyed and their auxiliaries question the kidnappers’ math.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 1 July 2024
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Adjective
Walsh, who died in November 2023, will have his name attached to an Explorer-class tactical auxiliary general ocean surveillance (T-AGOS) ship.
—Gary Robbins, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
Additionally there appears to have been a problem with at least one of the auxiliary power units that provide power to the rocket after the engines shut off.
—Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
The auxiliary has raised a total of $3 million to support the expansion initiatives since its establishment in 2022.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 25 June 2024
Across cinema, the moneyed and their auxiliaries question the kidnappers’ math.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 1 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auxiliary
Adjective
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This story has been updated with additional information.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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In addition to the retractable USC-cable that’s just over 27 inches in length, the charger includes an additional USB-C port.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But the loudest calls to attention have been directed toward subordinates, schoolchildren, and women.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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That internal review, done by Austin’s subordinates, largely absolved anyone of wrongdoing for the secrecy surrounding his hospitalization.—
Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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But much of Sasaki’s early success could depend on the effectiveness of his third pitch, an improving slider that has taken several forms for Sasaki over the years — from a slower bender with big spin and break, to a slightly firmer version that acts more like a cutter.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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More news: Dodgers Pitcher Reveals Details of His Recruiting Call With Roki Sasaki Kopech's fastball touched 102 mph last season, a weapon few pitchers are able to pair with his command, along with a plus slider and cutter.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The village board will assign the sub-committee to make recommendations to allow accessory dwelling units.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2025
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Shop more accessory deals: Don't sleep on Madewell's men section.—
Jenifer Calle,
Glamour,
2 Dec. 2024
Noun
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For me, the in-seat service coupled with a bus attendant offering snacks and hot towels made the journey feel more like a movie theater experience than a commute.—
Aaraf Adam,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Read Next National Flight attendant feared she’d be fired for removing mask to use inhaler, lawsuit says February 06, 2023 3:00 PM Read Next California Patient billed $6,000 for a urine drug test.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Stuck in a lifeboat for nearly three weeks, the four survivors ultimately resorted to devouring one of their boatmates in order to survive.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
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Given global streamers have been the fundamental industry driver of recent years – and lifeboat in 2020 – their corrective plays out over the whole industry.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Gavin Haase scored 11 points in a supplementary role, and Jai Wadhwani contributed eight.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Beyond standard financial statements, consider preparing supplementary materials that highlight key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to your industry.—
Ivan Lunegov,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Yet Ariel soon grows concerned that Moretti’s servants and sycophants on his massive swath of remote land act more like cult members than superfans and, of course, dark secrets await.—
William Earl,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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These pardons are essential to protecting the public servants and law enforcement who defended our democracy and worked tirelessly to keep us safe.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Auxiliary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auxiliary. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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