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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
Caley Sturgill, People.com, 14 July 2025
Investing in durability ensures your bag lasts longer and keeps your equipment safe.
Consider bags with dedicated compartments for rackets, shoes (ideally a ventilated pocket), apparel, water bottles, balls, and smaller accessories like keys, phone, and grips.
—Will Porter, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 1 May 2025
The protocol specifically dictates that while in accessory mode, a USB host can no longer respond to other USB interfaces, such as the Picture Transfer Protocol for transferring photos and videos and the Media Transfer Protocol that enables transferring files in other formats.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Get it for up to 30 percent off at Amazon, along with more of our favorite waterproof beach accessories from fanny packs to makeup bags, playing cards, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, People.com, 14 July 2025
Investing in durability ensures your bag lasts longer and keeps your equipment safe.
Consider bags with dedicated compartments for rackets, shoes (ideally a ventilated pocket), apparel, water bottles, balls, and smaller accessories like keys, phone, and grips.
—Will Porter, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
Adjective
High-quality, durable, and expandable with accessory modularizations, the firm addresses the needs of all athletes, accommodating various exercises and space constraints.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 1 May 2025
The protocol specifically dictates that while in accessory mode, a USB host can no longer respond to other USB interfaces, such as the Picture Transfer Protocol for transferring photos and videos and the Media Transfer Protocol that enables transferring files in other formats.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessory
Noun
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To wit: If Anthony finishes first or second in Rookie of the Year voting, his salary from 2031-2033 goes up by $1 million each year, and the option increases by $2 million.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Reese Witherspoon’s Outfit Blueprint Witherspoon’s skirt is a classic style every closet should have, and this $24 Amazon option reminds us of her pick.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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That mysterious shift followed her participation in two days of interviews with the Justice Department, as the White House battles calls for more transparency on Epstein and his potential accomplices.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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Here’s everything to know about Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice's life in prison — and her attempts to overturn her conviction.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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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After opening the Everglades facility last month, DeSantis justified building the second detention center by saying President Donald Trump’s administration needs the additional capacity to hold and deport more immigrants.—
Kate Payne,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Tenants of these properties, the investigation found, often deal with maintenance problems from delays to additional fees.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sources now say that Stallone has been alerted to Centineo’s attachment.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
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An understanding of how fathers might be affected in no way minimizes the attachment between mothers and their children, a bond that is (mostly) formed in the womb.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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At much higher doses, peripheral mechanisms can take over, but in real-world clinical use, the brain’s contribution could be key.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Don't stare directly at the radiant; instead, scan the sky and use your peripheral vision for the best chance of catching faint streaks.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This partnership extended beyond watches, encompassing innovations such as technical equipment and landing systems for aircraft carriers and helicopters capable ships.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Taiwanese local media reported that a former TSMC employee now works at top chip manufacturing equipment supplier Tokyo Electron Ltd., and that the Japanese firm’s Taiwan office was raided by investigators.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 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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“Accessory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessory. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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