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also accessary
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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
bought a new car with lots of high-tech accessories
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2
as in accomplice
one associated with another in wrongdoing
two accessories, the driver of the getaway car and the dishonest bank teller, were charged in the robbery case
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as in auxiliary
available to supply something extra when needed
most phone services offer accessory features such as call-waiting
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Recent Examples of accessory
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Rogness is charged with one count of being an accessory after the fact and one count of tampering with a witness, victim or informant.
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Angela George,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Gillian Lang has been an Airbnb host for about a year in Providence, renting out an accessory dwelling unit that features a living/dining area with a bathroom/bedroom, and its own entry.
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Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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Noun
With my birthday coming up, there are a few La DoubleJ pendant necklaces that are currently on my wishlist—one of these bold accessories is the perfect addition to a maximalist outfit.
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Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Rogness is charged with one count of being an accessory after the fact and one count of tampering with a witness, victim or informant.
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Angela George,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Adjective
Take after Holmes’ accessory game for a fraction of the cost with this slouchy shoulder bag at Amazon.
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Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Gillian Lang has been an Airbnb host for about a year in Providence, renting out an accessory dwelling unit that features a living/dining area with a bathroom/bedroom, and its own entry.
—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessory
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Global economies have already weighed energy options beyond the Middle East, as the war in Iran has put irreversible pressure on the oil industry, according to Karen Young, a researcher at Columbia University.
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For shoppers who aren’t on board with the barrel trend, this daisy print option offers a more streamlined version.
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In November 1998, after a five-month trial, Patrizia and her four accomplices were found guilty of premeditated murder.
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The attacker, Roman Lavrynovych, was found guilty Monday alongside his accomplice.
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The tribe established the Shadow Wolves, the first all-Indian DHS auxiliary group that helps secure the border.
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Recruits complete 145 hours of training to become auxiliary deputies, and receive annual refresher and specialized training.
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.
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Why the Special Olympics airlift exists Travel can be stressful for anybody, but for athletes on their way to competition who also have special accessibility needs, there are additional levels of complication.
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Every additional dataset helps the robot improve its ability to manipulate objects like a human hand.
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The bards were the first adapters.
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The malware infected the Network Driver Interface, which streamlined communications between network protocol drivers enabling service such as TCP/IP network adapter drivers.
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The project positions the archipelago — a crossroads between Europe, Africa, and the Americas — as a protagonist of Atlantic history rather than a peripheral footnote.
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The ordinance has shaped growth in Davis for more than two decades and has repeatedly blocked large peripheral housing projects.
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The public evidence—exhibits, hearings, et cetera—was piled into the supplementary volumes.
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For the dependency support test, basic and supplementary Medicare benefits are not counted as support.
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“Accessory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessory. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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