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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The surplus charges the auxiliary battery, ready to deploy whenever the sky doesn't cooperate.—
Omar Kardoudi
April 05,
New Atlas,
5 Apr. 2026
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The auxiliary bleachers were filled.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The festival is funded in part by the city of Charlotte, with additional support from the Hispanic Federation.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Sachs said additional data about Idahoans would likely have to be collected to fulfill the requirements.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lakeview Neighborhood Alliance will use the money for 15 accessory dwelling units.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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The bill also loosens rules around building increasingly popular accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — such as granny flats, in-law suites or backyard cottages — alongside existing structures.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That duo helped carry Purdue to the national title game two years ago in a floor-spacing supplementary role around Edey.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The essential supplementary component arrived in the person of Frank Robinson.—
Raymond Daniel Burke,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Accessorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessorial. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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