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also adaptor
as in accessory
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
adapters for the food mixer include a meat grinder and an ice cream maker
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Recent Examples of adapter
The projector's power button is located at the center of the right hinge, with a long press bringing the unit to life when on battery, and a short press when cabled to the power adapter.
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New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2025
There's a lot more, though: a bag of additional shoulder screws for mounting drives onto vibration-damping grommets, the grommets themselves, a #2 Phillips-to-hex adapter socket for standoffs, three replacement snaps for the top of the right side panel, and some cable ties.
—PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2025
The laptop's left flank holds an HDMI monitor port and a Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port (suitable for the petite AC adapter).
—PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2025
This European plug adapter from Amazon has two USB ports and should work in most European countries.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
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New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2025
There's a lot more, though: a bag of additional shoulder screws for mounting drives onto vibration-damping grommets, the grommets themselves, a #2 Phillips-to-hex adapter socket for standoffs, three replacement snaps for the top of the right side panel, and some cable ties.
—PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2025
The laptop's left flank holds an HDMI monitor port and a Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port (suitable for the petite AC adapter).
—PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2025
This European plug adapter from Amazon has two USB ports and should work in most European countries.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapter
Noun
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In addition to swimsuits, the campaign also touts the Louis Vuitton × Murakami bags, travel accessories, jewelry and shoes.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Speaking of moments, she was photographed outside the Magnum Cannes party with a new accessory — what else? — a Magnum ice cream bar.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The Environmental Working Group’s Healthy Living app is another option.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
17 May 2025
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Death by a firing squad is an option in Idaho, although the state hasn’t carried out an execution since 2012.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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“Adapter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapter. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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