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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
This slim cable organizer keeps chargers, adapters, and earbuds neatly in place.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
The versatile magnetic mount has 360° adjustment, and adapters enable installation on non-metallic tent awning poles or wooden posts.
—New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026
Wired headphones, chargers, and adapters go here, so you’ll never be stuck rummaging through a tote bag for an EU-compatible plug at the gate again.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
These adapters then shape the large, primary model’s response.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Although there are some lens adapters available, they aren’t guaranteed to work.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Apart from the PowerBank batteries, the division also sells charging adapters and tech for using the vehicle itself as a backup battery for a home.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
The toolkit that keeps you productive Hardware Good laptop, noise-cancelling headphones, portable hotspot, universal adapters.
—Taylor Haught, Sacbee.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Look for adapters stamped UL 2252 or SAE J3400/1 or endorsed by your automaker and revel in the convenience of using both national fast charging networks.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 13 Dec. 2025
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
The versatile magnetic mount has 360° adjustment, and adapters enable installation on non-metallic tent awning poles or wooden posts.
—New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026
Wired headphones, chargers, and adapters go here, so you’ll never be stuck rummaging through a tote bag for an EU-compatible plug at the gate again.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
These adapters then shape the large, primary model’s response.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Although there are some lens adapters available, they aren’t guaranteed to work.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Apart from the PowerBank batteries, the division also sells charging adapters and tech for using the vehicle itself as a backup battery for a home.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
The toolkit that keeps you productive Hardware Good laptop, noise-cancelling headphones, portable hotspot, universal adapters.
—Taylor Haught, Sacbee.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Look for adapters stamped UL 2252 or SAE J3400/1 or endorsed by your automaker and revel in the convenience of using both national fast charging networks.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 13 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapters
Noun
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Staging a spectacular runway show primarily to sell accessories is an old-fashioned idea, though, and not every creative is resigned to it.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Apparel and accessories sales both came in lower than estimates, along with revenue in its direct channel and key Americas and Asia-Pacific geographies.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The order-to-go coffee is properly made, and the pastry options are substantial.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Bars have had a lot of success with non-alcoholic options, including mocktails and non-alcoholic beers and have expanded their food and social activities, said Wadford.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Incorrectly cleaning your appliances and cookware or blunt forces from heavier objects are other culprits behind the visible scratches.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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On the other, Samsung has made huge strides over the last several years in producing advanced appliances equipped with novel and helpful features, like smart sensors and Wi-Fi connectivity.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Adapters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapters. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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