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as in assistant
a person who helps a more skilled person
serving as an adjunct to the congressional delegation on its fact-finding mission
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as in option
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
you can spend a lot on camera accessories, but this nifty little battery recharger is the one adjunct that will pay for itself
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as in supplementary
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Recent Examples of adjunct
John Rennie, IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2011
Starting in summer 2027, adjuncts will get paid for each course.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Rivera has a doctorate degree in sociology from UC Riverside and is an adjunct faculty professor in the Department of Sociology at Cal State San Marcos.
—Roberto Rivera, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Smartphones, tablets, and netbooks are now so popular that accessing the Web to settle a bet, tweet a short movie review, check in with work, or post a Facebook status update has become an almost inescapable adjunct to any other activity.
—John Rennie, IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2011
Starting in summer 2027, adjuncts will get paid for each course.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
The submarine could have used or tested a number of UUVs, said Tom Shugart, a former U.S. Navy submariner and an adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security, including a large displacement unmanned undersea vehicle known as Snakehead.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Rivera has a doctorate degree in sociology from UC Riverside and is an adjunct faculty professor in the Department of Sociology at Cal State San Marcos.
—Roberto Rivera, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjunct
Noun
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There are a variety of reasons why this is a common occurrence, says Dr. Robert Gee, assistant dean of student affairs and a behavioral sciences professor at Ross University School of Medicine.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Jets are still trying to find a new general manager after conducting second interviews this week with Washington assistant general manager Lance Newmark, Broncos assistant general manager Darren Mougey and Bengals senior personnel executive Trey Brown.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Promoting school choice is fundamentally about promoting the broadest array of options possible, because, as everyone knows, kids are different, with different needs, interests, strengths and weaknesses.—
The Editorial Board,
Orange County Register,
28 Jan. 2025
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The cheaper alternative is to switch to physical storage, and this Dual USB 1TB Flash Drive is an excellent option for just $69.97 (reg.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
28 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
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Almost all of Biden’s senior aides were also senior aides to President Barack Obama, and many of the most senior stayed the full four years rather than making room for younger talents.—
Andrew Exum,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2025
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At the Resolute desk, an aide handed Trump orders for signing from a tall stack of navy-blue binders.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
The New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2025
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Upon her departure, the singer changed into a tweed skirt suit, keeping the same accessories.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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What to expect: Name-brand men’s and women’s accessories, clothes, jewelry, shoes and home décor.—
Ashley Mahoney,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Indiana House Bill 1448, authored by Rep. Hal Slager, R-Schererville, addresses issues with supplemental payments that were added into state law during the 2019 session.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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The toll this took was hardest on women and children, with the supplemental poverty rate for women increasing from 8.7 percent in 2021 to 13.3 percent in 2023.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Alonzo put up his forearm to try to create some space between himself and the teacher, Alonzo and his aid said in the report.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Jan. 2025
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The memo outlined exemptions, including emergency food assistance and billions of dollars in U.S. aid to Israel and Egypt, but appears to extend to many programs -- including one worldwide HIV program credited with saving 25 million lives.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, storing heavy items on top of your dryer can also cause damage to the appliance that your warranty may not cover.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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The appliance that’s racked up thousands of perfect ratings from reviewers is ideal for any avid baker with tight kitchen space.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Adjunct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjunct. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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