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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 North American Charging Standard (NACS/J3400) is rapidly emerging as the dominant connector, with Tesla opening its Supercharger network to other manufacturers through adapters.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Ford provides a North American Charging Standard adapter so drivers can access the Tesla Supercharger network along with other direct current fast chargers.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
In operation, each end of a segment of DNA is attached to a molecule called an adapter that contains a helicase enzyme.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
The Osmo Nano is available now on Amazon or on DJI's site with pricing starting at US$309 for a package that includes 64GB of internal storage, a magnetic hat clip, a lanyard, and a ball-joint adapter mount.
—New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Ford provides a North American Charging Standard adapter so drivers can access the Tesla Supercharger network along with other direct current fast chargers.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
In operation, each end of a segment of DNA is attached to a molecule called an adapter that contains a helicase enzyme.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
The Osmo Nano is available now on Amazon or on DJI's site with pricing starting at US$309 for a package that includes 64GB of internal storage, a magnetic hat clip, a lanyard, and a ball-joint adapter mount.
—New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapter
Noun
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Advertised as a pillow with a washable cover, the travel accessory comes with a removable insert that can be replaced with a couple of days’ worth of clothes.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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The brand sells other lengths and styles, including blazers, sport coats, rain and ski jackets, and a variety of winter coat options and accessories for men and women.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Shop early to secure your Christmas tree for less, and keep scrolling to see more on-sale options at Amazon starting at $33.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Unlike the plush option that just comes with down clusters, the mid-plush and firm densities are down cluster and feather pillows.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Adapter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapter. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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