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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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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
Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Another great accessory is a watch.
—Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026
In more egregious cases, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), sheds, and other structures may encroach on property line boundaries, requiring demolition or a complete redrawing of the lines.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
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Noun
Charlotte's white hair bow at Trooping marked her largest of the hair accessories so far, and her locks were twisted near the bow.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Another great accessory is a watch.
—Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Adjective
Gillian Lang has been an Airbnb host for about a year in Providence, renting out an accessory dwelling unit that features a living/dining area with a bathroom/bedroom, and its own entry.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026
In more egregious cases, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), sheds, and other structures may encroach on property line boundaries, requiring demolition or a complete redrawing of the lines.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessory
Noun
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But Roberts figures to have two other very worthy options.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Singapore Changi Airport took the overall top spot for the best airport to spend a layover in thanks to its combination of top-notch sleepability, robust dining options, and strong facilities.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Investigators are looking into whether there are more burial sites and any accomplices.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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He’s unexpectedly visited by Little John (Bill Skarsgård), once one of his underage criminal accomplices, and asked to help defend the younger man’s family and homestead from vengeful past foes.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Their diesel auxiliary engines keep running, burning fuel and pushing exhaust over the surrounding city just to keep the onboard systems alive.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 09,
New Atlas,
9 June 2026
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Other projects at Capital High include a boiler replacement, which involves asbestos abatement and demolishing the old boiler, and installing new bleachers in its auxiliary gym.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
9 June 2026
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Elsewhere, the formal dining room features parquet flooring and an integrated wet bar, while the kitchen is outfitted with premium appliances, including a Salamandar broiler and a Traulsen double-glass refrigerator, and a marble island with seating.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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The same logic applies to appliances and data centers.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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By providing early warning, Vision Guard aims to give troops additional time to respond before a drone can conduct surveillance or deliver an attack.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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This article has been updated with additional information.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Paul Feig is returning to direct the sequel, working from a script by The Housemaid adapter Rebecca Sonnenshine, based on the second novel in McFadden’s bestselling thriller trilogy.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Rather than switching to an 800 V architecture to improve charge rates, Rivian stuck with 400 V and adopted the NACS charge port (a CCS adapter will come standard in CARB states or optional in the gear store).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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This curved gaming monitor sports a 1000R curve that helps you get immersed in your gameplay by wrapping around your peripheral vision.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
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People come in with what could be blocked carotid arteries, peripheral artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysms, or infected sores that could seed sepsis, the overwhelming full-body infection.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration had enacted a supplementary budget of 3 trillion yen to shield households from rising energy costs, months after passing the yearly budget.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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The fundraising figures came in supplementary filings to the Federal Election Commission ahead of the June 23 primary covering the second quarter up to June 3.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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“Accessory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessory. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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