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
Only female anglerfish adorn the dorsal appendage, according to Oceana, an ocean conversation organization.
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Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Officers with the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department responded to a call around 8:20 a.m. on Christmas Day when someone spotted the appendage, Fox Los Angeles reported.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
Williams was an appendage to new Trojans coach Lincoln Riley, transferring to USC as a sophomore in 2022 and winning the Heisman Trophy.
—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
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Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Officers with the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department responded to a call around 8:20 a.m. on Christmas Day when someone spotted the appendage, Fox Los Angeles reported.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
Williams was an appendage to new Trojans coach Lincoln Riley, transferring to USC as a sophomore in 2022 and winning the Heisman Trophy.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appendage
Noun
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As for her accessories, the Duchess of Sussex wore her Cartier yellow gold Tank Française watch, which previously belonged to the late Princess Diana, as well as a yellow gold bangle.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
5 Mar. 2025
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At checkout, customers are presented with relevant accessories and complementary items that align with their specific cycling interests.—
Antony Robinson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For this reason, chicken may be a better animal protein option for managing cholesterol.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
5 Mar. 2025
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One option for the single family homes will start in the high $300,000s and another will start in the low $400,000s.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
5 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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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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“Appendage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendage. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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