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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
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
Read, a former financial analyst and adjunct professor at Bentley University, and O’Keefe, an officer in the Boston Police Department, first crossed paths in 2004, when Read attended a birthday party for O’Keefe’s sister Kristen, per Vanity Fair.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 19 June 2025
Noel Murray, New York Times, 14 May 2025
The idea of stable industrial prosperity would’ve shocked America’s Founders, who tended to see manufacturing as less a harbinger of wealth than an adjunct of poverty.
— Made By History, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Cohen is an adjunct professor at the University of Miami School of Communication.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
Read, a former financial analyst and adjunct professor at Bentley University, and O’Keefe, an officer in the Boston Police Department, first crossed paths in 2004, when Read attended a birthday party for O’Keefe’s sister Kristen, per Vanity Fair.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 19 June 2025
Adjective
This set’s first two episodes are mainly about the Alliance’s most problematic adjuncts: Luthen and Kleya.
—Noel Murray, New York Times, 14 May 2025
The idea of stable industrial prosperity would’ve shocked America’s Founders, who tended to see manufacturing as less a harbinger of wealth than an adjunct of poverty.
— Made By History, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjunct
Noun
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As reported in a 2021 Rolling Stone exposé, more than a dozen women came forward with allegations of abuse against Manson, real name Brian Warner, including Evan Rachel Wood, actress Esmé Bianco, model Ashley Morgan, and Warner’s former personal assistant, Ashley Walters.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2025
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Although the Magic continue to make a push to hire Mavericks assistant God Shammgod away from Dallas, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein, Mosley wouldn’t reveal his cards Friday.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Luckily, so many great options just went on sale for the fourth of July, with brands like Sam Edelman, Steve Madden, and Tommy Hilifger coming in at new-low prices.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Programs with major budgets in football and basketball may have to face interesting questions for supplementary sports.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Santa Ynez Reservoir’s primary role is to provide supplementary supply during periods of high water use, according to the DWP.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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The four women range in age from 30-74 and work as a deli clerk, nursing home dietary aide, physician assistant, and a former treatment coordinator at a charity for blind people.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
30 June 2025
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She was fined another $1,000 by the ethics board this week and her top aide, Dan Balanoff, $750 for permitting an employee to attend an unauthorized conference unrelated to his county duties on county time.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
Noun
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As far as accessories, don’t miss out on this hands-free Jw Pei Aylin Phone Crossbody Bag, which earned a spot on Oprah’s Favorite Things list.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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The brand offers odor-proof bags, smoking accessories and lifestyle gear tailored for discreet, design-minded cannabis consumers.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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In tennis, a sport steeped in tradition where etiquette is an integral part of the game, the patches serve as supplemental branding.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Under his leadership, the supplemental life insurance company has grown into a $55.7 billion business with nearly $19 billion in annual revenue.—
Glen Luke Flanagan,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Kefir water is known to help decrease inflammation and maintain a balanced gut microbiome to absorb nutrients and aid digestion.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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That growth was supported initially by billions of dollars in federal aid.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Noun
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
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“Adjunct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjunct. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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