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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
Owners of non-Tesla models are also accessing Tesla stations by carrying adapters, and vice versa.
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IEEE Spectrum, 2 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
The new CableTime 16-in-1 USB-C Dock is likely to appeal to creatives, home workers or anyone fed up with juggling multiple adapters and hubs.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 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
The company will shift to NACS ports on upcoming EVs, making adapters unnecessary.
—Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 11 Mar. 2025
Two Schrader-to-Presta valve adapters are stored inside the hollow handle, along with a ball needle adapter.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2025
IEEE Spectrum, 2 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
The new CableTime 16-in-1 USB-C Dock is likely to appeal to creatives, home workers or anyone fed up with juggling multiple adapters and hubs.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 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
The company will shift to NACS ports on upcoming EVs, making adapters unnecessary.
—Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 11 Mar. 2025
Two Schrader-to-Presta valve adapters are stored inside the hollow handle, along with a ball needle adapter.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapters
Noun
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At Gilt, a low-key site that offers impressive deals on designer clothes, accessories, and shoes, Longchamp bags of all sizes and styles are up to 33 percent off.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The line’s latest fall drop is full of the very accessories that Gaines treasures most.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These options let the computer randomly generate numbers for you.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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There are pricier options, of course, such as the HTC Vive Pro 2 or the eye-wateringly expensive Apple Vision Pro headset, available for a cool $3,500, which come with better visuals and more advanced features.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Adapters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapters. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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