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also accessary
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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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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
Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Police this week also arrested Randall’s girlfriend, 25-year-old Thao Kim Tran, who is accused of being an accessory to the crime.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Per the listing, there’s also a large, fully functional gym or potential accessory dwelling unit, plus plenty of room on the grounds for a future play area or a sports court.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Especially coats and other winter clothing and accessories likes hats and gloves for all sizes and ages and blankets.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Police this week also arrested Randall’s girlfriend, 25-year-old Thao Kim Tran, who is accused of being an accessory to the crime.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
The city’s aggressive incentive for backyard apartments — formally called accessory dwelling units — played a key role in the city’s total last year.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Per the listing, there’s also a large, fully functional gym or potential accessory dwelling unit, plus plenty of room on the grounds for a future play area or a sports court.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessory
Noun
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The interim government turned to China and Pakistan to rebalance Bangladesh’s options and secure tangible gains in defense cooperation and economic assistance.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Coffee drinks brewed with Magnolia Coffee, tea, smoothies and pastries were available, along with breakfast options, handhelds and pizzas.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Nov. 2025
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In 2009, Max B was sentenced to 75 years in prison, accused of being an accomplice to a robbery in New Jersey that ended in murder.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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In 2015, Jennifer and her co-accomplices — Wong, Lenford Crawford and David Mylvaganam — were sentenced to two terms of life in prison for the murder and attempted murder of Bich and Hann, per the Toronto Star.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The slide-out module on the trailer's left expands the interior to comfortably fit a transverse double bed, while the open hatch on the opposite side can support an auxiliary tent to grow out the sheltered space.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
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Postecoglou liked his full-backs to play behind the opposition midfield, effectively becoming auxiliary No 10s.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
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Firms listed in mainland China, including home appliance manufacturer Midea and battery-maker CATL, have launched secondary listings in Hong Kong in order to draw international investment.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Wipe down any small appliances (don’t forget underneath), bottles or storage containers, or decorations on your counters to remove dust or grease buildup every week.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Shawn Dahl, a space weather forecaster at the Space Weather Prediction Center, notes that an additional, even stronger CME is expected midday Wednesday — along with the chance to see the northern lights farther south than normal.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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Major tech companies, including Broadcom, Microsoft, and Nvidia, saw their shares close higher on Monday, while Japanese firm SoftBank sold its stake in Nvidia for a huge profit in order to fund additional AI investments.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The process, which is necessary for Starship to reach distant destinations, is a complex one requiring two vehicles equipped with docking adapters to meet up in orbit to transfer hundreds of tons of super-cooled propellant.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Universal Adapter Also important for any travel is a universal adapter.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The system uses the infrared wavelength—invisible to the naked eye—as opposed to visible light to prevent the signals from interfering with the residual peripheral vision the subjects still have.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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For players, the potential advantages include a much larger accessible library, the combination of local hardware, cloud, and PC options in a single device, and stronger peripheral and mod support typical of Windows.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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If Giolito declines, the Red Sox would receive a pick that would come in a supplementary round between the fourth and fifth in next year's draft.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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But for those like Lapre, these services aren’t just supplementary.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Accessory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessory. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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