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also accessary
1
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
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Diamond accessories were also key to this poignant moment (Dunsin was also responsible for this look).
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 June 2025
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
These elements evoke a sense of timeless luxury while bringing warmth and texture to accessory collections.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Check to see if your car is recalled Car owners looking to check the status of their vehicles, car parts or car accessories can enter their information into the NHTSA recall database or check USA TODAY's recall database for car and motor vehicle recalls.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Diamond accessories were also key to this poignant moment (Dunsin was also responsible for this look).
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 June 2025
Adjective
Two more new additions to Campfire’s already accessory pack are a compact leather carrying case and High & Clear high-traction silicon ear tips.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
These elements evoke a sense of timeless luxury while bringing warmth and texture to accessory collections.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessory
Noun
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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,
9 June 2025
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With its future coverage options limited, Michigan State created a captive insurance company, Lysander Series, to provide general liability coverage.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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One was an indictment in the Calendar of Patent Rolls of Edward III, detailing how Ela and her husband, Forde, and several other accomplices raided a Benedictine priory in 1321.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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Palm Springs accomplice fled to Europe after supplying ingredient for bomb Daniel Park allegedly helped Guy Edward Bartkus, the bombing suspect, secure 270 pounds of ammonium nitrate, an explosive precursor that can be used to construct homemade bombs.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Kettering Cancer Center who's helping patients integrate auxiliary care such as acupuncture, herbal remedies and music therapy into their cancer treatment.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
16 June 2025
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One suggested improvement is the addition of auxiliary lanes between Boise and Nampa. U.S. 20/26: From Middleton to Star, the highway will be widened to two lanes in both directions, and a continuous center turn lane will be added.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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This led to fears the suspect may have had additional targets in mind.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
16 June 2025
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Digital imagery is eating into that ad space, but there's obviously the additional cost of powering such systems.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
Noun
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The device includes attachments such as a dust brush and a crevice tool, meaning it can be used for cleaning upholstery and stairs, along with getting into nooks and crannies.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Food processors are mainly used for dry ingredients, as they are best suited for chopping, shredding, grating and mixing ingredients, often featuring several blade attachment options.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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As a result, the team has fielded some calls about trading away a peripheral option.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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He’s been lucky so far, but even the peripheral stats still show a decent pitcher.—
Owen Poindexter,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The parade, which will feature Army equipment, flyovers, musical performances and thousands of soldiers in uniforms from the past and the present, caps off a week of programming designed to celebrate the country’s military might.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Kim's government has supplied Russia with thousands of troops and large shipments of military equipment, including artillery and ballistic missiles, to support its war effort.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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The payout could actually climb even higher in 2029, league insiders say, and in the meantime, the WNBA expects to sell additional game inventory in supplementary broadcast agreements.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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And this past week, The Financial Times reported that regulators were preparing to announce within months a reduction in the supplementary leverage ratio, a backstop safety measure adopted in 2014.—
Peter Coy,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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“Accessory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessory. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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