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also adaptor
as in accessory
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
adapters for the food mixer include a meat grinder and an ice cream maker
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Recent Examples of adapter
For similar, but more detailed, close-up telephoto images of the moon, use at least a 200mm lens — ideally 400mm or longer — on a mirrorless or DSLR camera mounted on a sturdy tripod (or attached to a telescope using a T-ring adapter).
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The versatile magnetic mount has 360° adjustment, and adapters enable installation on non-metallic tent awning poles or wooden posts.
—New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026
The Vistiq is delivered with a CCS charge port but comes with a NACS with adapter for use at Tesla Superchargers.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
As adaptor, Williams is faithful to the novel, not least its epistolary structure, the narrative moving between characters.
—Demetrios Matheou, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The versatile magnetic mount has 360° adjustment, and adapters enable installation on non-metallic tent awning poles or wooden posts.
—New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026
The Vistiq is delivered with a CCS charge port but comes with a NACS with adapter for use at Tesla Superchargers.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
As adaptor, Williams is faithful to the novel, not least its epistolary structure, the narrative moving between characters.
—Demetrios Matheou, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapter
Noun
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But those are both accessories to the phone.—
Julio Ojeda-Zapata,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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In the weeks ahead, social media has been flooded with outfit inspirations that incorporate hanbok styling and accessories.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With Kyle Teel sidelined four to six weeks because of a right hamstring strain, McGuire joins Edgar Quero as options behind the plate.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Weigh the options under the Gemini moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Her dad was the credit manager for a local chain of appliance stores, a second-generation Jewish immigrant, and a lifelong Republican.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Among those purchases were appliances and equipment that authorities say ended up at her boyfriend’s restaurant, as well as a series of personal items that raised further questions.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Adapter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapter. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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