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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
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
Certified adapters often cost $200-$250.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
The air fryer system is completely portable and includes a PowerPod heating device, a 6-quart glass container, and a 4-cup glass container, container adapters, and storage lids to bake, air fry, and crisp chicken, french fries, salmon, and much more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Amazon is stocked with more power banks to shop, however, keep scrolling for additional options, including international adapters and more streamlined models.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
So why haven’t other laptop makers introduced 240-W USB-C adapters for their own high-performance laptops?
—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
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Certified adapters often cost $200-$250.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
The air fryer system is completely portable and includes a PowerPod heating device, a 6-quart glass container, and a 4-cup glass container, container adapters, and storage lids to bake, air fry, and crisp chicken, french fries, salmon, and much more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Amazon is stocked with more power banks to shop, however, keep scrolling for additional options, including international adapters and more streamlined models.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
So why haven’t other laptop makers introduced 240-W USB-C adapters for their own high-performance laptops?
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapters
Noun
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In fact, handbags, sneakers, boots, and other accessories from Kate Spade, Kendra Scott, Michael Kors, Coach, and Tory Burch are all a part of the sale.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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This set is perfect for shorter trips when a carry-on alone isn’t enough to store all your clothing and accessories.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The extended line aims to give fans elevated options to represent their teams.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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After the music, there will be homemade chili (with vegetarian and gluten-free options), salad, dessert, and artisan bread.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Adapters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapters. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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