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also adaptors
as in accessories
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 adapters
So why haven’t other laptop makers introduced 240-W USB-C adapters for their own high-performance laptops?
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IEEE Spectrum, 13 Sep. 2025
The problem is that my iPhone 14 Pro Max is long, and the grip prevents the adapters from fitting into the socket of my iPhone.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Safe connectors, which are similar to the concept of AI gateways, function as integration adapters that not only retrieve data but also acquire security authorization for that data.
—Vinod Bijlani, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Its director, and franchise mastermind, Rian Johnson has proven himself a master of the whodunnit form with these films, showing a knack for Agatha Christie puzzle-plotting that, well, the actual adapters of Christie haven’t shown in recent years.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
At Westgate in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the team increased the number of USB-A and USB-C ports at nightstands, desks, and kitchen areas to accommodate travelers who rely on cable-only charging and may not have adapters on hand.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 22 Aug. 2025
Previous setups required custom software or physical adapters.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Each outlet is widely spaced, too, to accommodate several big power adapters at once.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
Extra adapters were available for $299.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
IEEE Spectrum, 13 Sep. 2025
The problem is that my iPhone 14 Pro Max is long, and the grip prevents the adapters from fitting into the socket of my iPhone.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Safe connectors, which are similar to the concept of AI gateways, function as integration adapters that not only retrieve data but also acquire security authorization for that data.
—Vinod Bijlani, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Its director, and franchise mastermind, Rian Johnson has proven himself a master of the whodunnit form with these films, showing a knack for Agatha Christie puzzle-plotting that, well, the actual adapters of Christie haven’t shown in recent years.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
At Westgate in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the team increased the number of USB-A and USB-C ports at nightstands, desks, and kitchen areas to accommodate travelers who rely on cable-only charging and may not have adapters on hand.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 22 Aug. 2025
Previous setups required custom software or physical adapters.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Each outlet is widely spaced, too, to accommodate several big power adapters at once.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
Extra adapters were available for $299.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapters
Noun
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Graphic tees, a hoodie and accessories round out the collection.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Sep. 2025
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Sportswear detailing met embellishment and craftsmanship, and the accessories in particular were extremely compelling.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This year, Spirit Halloween has options for dressing up like the unlikely besties, with costumes from both their Shiz days and post-graduation lives.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Larger platforms, such as HBO Max, Netflix, and Prime Video, provide extensive parental control options.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Adapters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapters. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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