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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But in recent months, Fernandez has demonstrated his value to Chelsea’s attack, creating chances more efficiently in the final third and offering an auxiliary goal threat.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The pause on salary adjustments and the hiring freeze will not affect faculty and students whose jobs are funded externally through grants, contracts and auxiliary services.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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There are additional indications that the plane may have experienced a loss of engine power after takeoff.—
Mika Gröndahl,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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With a cash reserve exceeding $9 billion, Merck is well-positioned to pursue additional acquisitions that can drive revenue expansion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Three hours into the debate, Scott offered an amendment that would change the 8-30g law to include accessory dwelling units, sometimes called mother-in-law apartments, in the calculation to count toward affordable housing.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2025
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Featuring over 20 colorful loungewear and accessory pieces under $30, the collaboration coincided with Poppi’s new Cream Soda flavor.—
Charlie Carballo,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Santa Ynez Reservoir’s primary role is to provide supplementary supply during periods of high water use, according to the DWP.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Programs with major budgets in football and basketball may have to face interesting questions for supplementary sports.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Accessorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessorial. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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