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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
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Under law school rules, new adjuncts teaching more than one course per academic year must receive approval from the full faculty.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Rachel Treisman, NPR, 4 June 2026
Andreatta previously worked as an advancement officer at Jessup University and currently teaches as an adjunct professor at Epic Bible College and Graduate School.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
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Noun
The Sun Sentinel reported that Uthmeier obtained a $100,000 adjunct professor contract to teach two hours a week at the University of Florida — far more than other adjuncts.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Under law school rules, new adjuncts teaching more than one course per academic year must receive approval from the full faculty.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Caren Yglesias, an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland's School of Landscape Architecture, says a shorter arch might be less obstructive, but not without its own drawbacks.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 4 June 2026
Andreatta previously worked as an advancement officer at Jessup University and currently teaches as an adjunct professor at Epic Bible College and Graduate School.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjunct
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Since 1971, Earthwatch has engaged more than 200,000 traveler participants as field research assistants, helping shape more than 1,200 environmental policies worldwide.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Simone hires Zoe as her assistant, in what appears to be a dream job.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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But Roberts figures to have two other very worthy options.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Singapore Changi Airport took the overall top spot for the best airport to spend a layover in thanks to its combination of top-notch sleepability, robust dining options, and strong facilities.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration had enacted a supplementary budget of 3 trillion yen to shield households from rising energy costs, months after passing the yearly budget.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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The fundraising figures came in supplementary filings to the Federal Election Commission ahead of the June 23 primary covering the second quarter up to June 3.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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One such post targeting the wife of a Dooley operative led to Collins firing a top political aide responsible for the post.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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The nonprofit didn’t report paying any compensation to a staff or board, which includes two former Newsom aides, Steve Kawa and Jim DeBoo, as well as Sacramento Kings COO Matina Kolokotronis.—
Haley Parsley,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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For years, gray has dominated living rooms—from wall colors and upholstery to flooring and decorative accessories.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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Furniture, clothing, accessories and decor often depend on texture, shape, pattern and color.—
Kurt Knutsson
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14 June 2026
Adjective
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The 22-year-old quarterback has reportedly applied to the NFL for eligibility in a supplemental draft to be held this summer, for players who weren’t eligible for the annual draft held in April, but who become eligible thereafter.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
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Though that's about $900 million more than what lawmakers initially approved for fiscal year 2026, discretionary spending will be largely flat year-over-year after lawmakers approved supplemental spending for the current year.—
Ben Szalinski,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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In addition to all the bottles that were flying, someone in one of the buses threw a metal first-aid box from inside it at a Daily News reporter.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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The judges association came to Dixson’s aid with endorsements, campaign cash and the op-ed — actions Bass views as heavy-handed and political, but Dixson’s supporters said were necessary to protect a judge from unwarranted attacks.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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Elsewhere, the formal dining room features parquet flooring and an integrated wet bar, while the kitchen is outfitted with premium appliances, including a Salamandar broiler and a Traulsen double-glass refrigerator, and a marble island with seating.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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The same logic applies to appliances and data centers.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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“Adjunct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjunct. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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