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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
Jim Martin, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
Jim Martin was an adjunct professor who taught Sports Law at CU and DU-chaired the University of Colorado committee on athletics for many years and has a passion for public speaking engagements.
—Jim Martin, Denver Post, 3 Aug. 2025
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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
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Noun
Jim Martin was an adjunct law professor who taught Sports Law at CU and DU-chaired the University of Colorado committee on athletics for many years and has a passion for public speaking engagements.
—Jim Martin, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
Jim Martin was an adjunct professor who taught Sports Law at CU and DU-chaired the University of Colorado committee on athletics for many years and has a passion for public speaking engagements.
—Jim Martin, Denver Post, 3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
His brother, Mike Love, was a founding member of the Beach Boys, and Stan Love eventually became an essential adjunct to the band, serving as a human shield for his cousin, Brian Wilson, throughout the turbulent late 1970s and early ‘80s.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjunct
Noun
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The 2006 movie was adapted from former Vogue assistant Lauren Weisberger's book of the same name.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Beyond the chair, Trust AI transforms the practice itself; no more late nights spent finishing notes, or assistants being buried in data entry.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Fair Park Dog Park, 300 Raines Avenue Fair Park Dog Park offers guests two options, a .60-acre artificial turf surface for large dogs and a .26-acre artificial turf park for small dogs.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Residents can choose from fiber, cable, 5G wireless and satellite options.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Companies that once viewed brand licensing as a supplementary income stream now recognize it as a core strategic pillar that simultaneously extends market reach, enhances brand visibility and creates new revenue opportunities that minimize capital investment risks.—
Amanda Cioletti,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Camel milk may hold real potential as a supplementary treatment for allergic asthma, especially due to its anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating properties.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 July 2025
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Adams offered to give aide to the family of Amadou, speaking to the victim’s cousin Mamadou Sanoussy Diallo one-on-one at the vigil.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
19 Aug. 2025
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Late last night, Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov confirmed that Trump and the Russian leader discussed the possibility of direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
19 Aug. 2025
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The creatures are usually found hanging from phones or handbags—tiny demons haunting our accessories—or clutched as a kind of pet.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
20 Aug. 2025
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As for jewelry and other accessories, Wilson wore a wide sunflower buckle belt in black with metallic silver hardware.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The company’s offerings span retail life insurance and annuities, as well as workplace services including group benefits like disability and dental coverage, supplemental health insurance, and retirement plan services such as 401(k)s.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Typically, the White House sends Congress a supplemental spending request sketching out its funding asks; that hasn’t happened yet.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Their purpose is to enhance campus safety and aid in responding to incidents.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The publication considered financial aid, academic rigor and admissions selectivity, as well as overall costs after aid, to determine the colleges that deliver the best value.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This appliance is less bulky (and lighter) than an upright vac, but still has plenty of suction power and a mop roller brush to help clean up stuck-on messes—something even the best cordless stick vacuums lack.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
28 Aug. 2025
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Adjunct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjunct. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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