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
Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Campers can attach multiple tents together and secure on various awnings to create shaded entries, auxiliary rooms and tunnels.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2025
Even small temperature changes can cause the inefficient auxiliary heating in a heat pump to kick on.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
VIPs expect a private chef, a driver to take them back and forth to the festival grounds or auxiliary events, private security, IV drips provided at home, an on-call cleaner and private tennis or pickleball lessons.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Campers can attach multiple tents together and secure on various awnings to create shaded entries, auxiliary rooms and tunnels.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
During the war, Soskin worked as a file clerk for a segregated shipyard workers union auxiliary.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2025
Even small temperature changes can cause the inefficient auxiliary heating in a heat pump to kick on.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auxiliary
Adjective
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Three additional medical professionals are also now onboard.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The plan could help the party win up to four additional seats.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Noun
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His public dynamic with Schoen is that of a boss and his subordinate.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Cincinnati's now-former police chief, once sued by subordinates for alleged discrimination against White male officers, has been fired.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Right-hander Grant Holmes started throwing effective cutters, and the Rockies failed to adjust.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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Munetaka Murakami blasted a cutter from Jake Woodford over the right-field wall for a home run in the ninth inning of the March 26 season opener against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Promoting accessory dwelling units and sustainable development.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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The sister, Terry Lawhead Steele, 71, was arrested in South Carolina on an accessory charge, according to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Korean Air—already known for its in-flight bulgogi meals and the well-polished attendants who service them—is upgrading its airport lounges in key cities, including Seoul, Los Angeles, and New York.—
Lauren Mechling,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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Certain students in Work Experience Education programs — or those working as personal attendants such as babysitters or nannies — may be allowed to work up to eight hours on a school day.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The lifeboat later became the subject of controversy after its occupants did not return to rescue others in the water.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Earth was just this lifeboat hanging undisturbingly in the universe.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Thissen, an associate justice, wrote a supplementary but concurring opinion objecting to certain findings in the disbarment decision, noting the court had failed to differentiate between negligent and intentional misappropriation of funds.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
30 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the countertop surrounding the rectangular sink complete with flip-up extension on the main block, a supplementary counter block tops the refrigerator behind the wet bath on the driver's side.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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My agenda will raise people’s standard of living and expectations of the public servant.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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In the earlier installment, Scott played Jacques, a servant who helps summon a demon before meeting a violent end.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
2 May 2026
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“Auxiliary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auxiliary. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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