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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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What to look for in a quality USB to Ethernet adapter
Ethernet adapter speed ratings
One relatively common term, 10/100/1000, describes an Ethernet adapter that can accommodate 10, 100 or 1,000 megabits of bandwidth.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
The back of the device holds an HDMI port, a USB-A port for connecting local storage, an Ethernet port, a connector for the power adapter (non-USB), and a reset button.
—PC Magazine, 15 July 2025
Instead, snag this on-sale Kindle bundle that includes the 2024 Kindle, a fabric cover, and a power adapter (because no, your Kindle does not already come with one.
—Nena Farrell, Wired News, 11 July 2025
The dual power supply of the DC adapter and D-cell batteries makes sure that your cat will be fed even when the power goes out.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
The back of the device holds an HDMI port, a USB-A port for connecting local storage, an Ethernet port, a connector for the power adapter (non-USB), and a reset button.
—PC Magazine, 15 July 2025
Instead, snag this on-sale Kindle bundle that includes the 2024 Kindle, a fabric cover, and a power adapter (because no, your Kindle does not already come with one.
—Nena Farrell, Wired News, 11 July 2025
The dual power supply of the DC adapter and D-cell batteries makes sure that your cat will be fed even when the power goes out.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
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As Page Six noted, Moss' chic accessory can go for up to around $13,500, which doesn't exactly equate to being casually exposed to the forces of Mother Nature.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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All of the electric buses are equipped with accessories for students with handicaps.—
Harley Walls,
Arkansas Online,
7 Aug. 2025
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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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Wisconsin’s Cooperative Educational Service Agencies provide a two-day program, including a virtual option for $280.—
Chesnie Wardell,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Adapter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapter. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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