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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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Recent Examples of adapter
According to Samsung, the FE 25 contains a 4,900mAh battery capable of reaching a 65% charge in 30 minutes with a 45W adapter.
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Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Owners of non-Tesla models are also accessing Tesla stations by carrying adapters, and vice versa.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Sep. 2025
Cordless hair tools were once a boon for travelers, with their portable, bulk-free designs that didn't require a special adapter when visiting overseas.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2025
Schlott then uses an analog telephone adapter to convert the analog signals into digital ones that can travel over the internet.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
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Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Owners of non-Tesla models are also accessing Tesla stations by carrying adapters, and vice versa.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Sep. 2025
Cordless hair tools were once a boon for travelers, with their portable, bulk-free designs that didn't require a special adapter when visiting overseas.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2025
Schlott then uses an analog telephone adapter to convert the analog signals into digital ones that can travel over the internet.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapter
Noun
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While planning our outfits for our fickle Southern weather might be a challenge at times, there’s one accessory that is always needed during the season.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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Turns out Stephano was pondering beltmaking too, leading the two to partner on a new business venture creating small-batch leather pieces and metal accessories.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The service will display the activities of not just stock traders, but also of those trading crypto, options and other assets.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
10 Sep. 2025
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The iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max will be made available in Deep Blue, Cosmic Orange, and Silver color options.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Adapter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapter. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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