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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
But the portafilter needs a plastic adapter and the espresso cup needs a stand.
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Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Plenty, and a faulty adapter could leave you on the hook for damage to both.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 3 Aug. 2025
The Delta Pro 3 can be charged using a standard AC outlet, a car charger, an EV charger (using the aforementioned EV adapter), and a solar panel.
—PC Magazine, 29 July 2025
The next stage is for flight engineers to run quality checks on the adapter before building the final device.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 17 July 2025
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Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Plenty, and a faulty adapter could leave you on the hook for damage to both.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 3 Aug. 2025
The Delta Pro 3 can be charged using a standard AC outlet, a car charger, an EV charger (using the aforementioned EV adapter), and a solar panel.
—PC Magazine, 29 July 2025
The next stage is for flight engineers to run quality checks on the adapter before building the final device.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapter
Noun
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The creatures are usually found hanging from phones or handbags—tiny demons haunting our accessories—or clutched as a kind of pet.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
20 Aug. 2025
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As for jewelry and other accessories, Wilson wore a wide sunflower buckle belt in black with metallic silver hardware.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Residents can choose from fiber, cable, 5G wireless and satellite options.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Fair Park Dog Park, 300 Raines Avenue Fair Park Dog Park offers guests two options, a .60-acre artificial turf surface for large dogs and a .26-acre artificial turf park for small dogs.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Adapter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapter. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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