as in auxiliary
available to supply something extra when needed
an accessorial service, such as packing, will add substantially to the moving company's basic fee
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Recent Examples of accessorial
If accessorial or conspiracy charges plausibly can be lodged against those people, they should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
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Andrew Clark, Indianapolis Star, 25 Jan. 2018
Andrew Clark, Indianapolis Star, 25 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessorial
Adjective
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While there was no typical No 10, Kudus worked as an auxiliary outlet from the striker position, using his physical and technical qualities to hold off defenders and allow the wing-backs to push up into wider areas and provide support.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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In total, Klan dues paying membership in its peak year of 1925 was between four and five million, not counting the sugar and spice women’s auxiliary groups.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Protecting Ukrainians’ self-determination and dissuading what is sure to be additional international Russian aggression in the event that Putin feels like his gambit ultimately worked should be bedrock principles in these talks, even if Zelenskyy won’t be in attendance.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2025
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Fines for a speeding ticket range from $35 to more than $500, not including additional court costs and assessments, according to Shouse California Law Group.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The 11-inch tablet boasts up to 10 hours of battery life, but its accessory compatibility isn't ideal – charging the Apple Pencil requires a USB-C cable and adapter.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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One of those actions: an ordinance allowing for more accessory dwelling units, which are independent residential units on the same lot as a home.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The welfare package was introduced under the collective supplementary agreement signed in July 2022 and expired on Dec. 31, 2024.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
5 Aug. 2025
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While buying better gear, using fitness apps or hiring a personal trainer can all help, a growing number of gym goers are chasing an extra edge through supplementary pills, powders or liquids known as pre-workouts.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Accessorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessorial. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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