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as in assistant
a person who helps a more skilled person
serving as an adjunct to the congressional delegation on its fact-finding mission
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as in option
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
you can spend a lot on camera accessories, but this nifty little battery recharger is the one adjunct that will pay for itself
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as in supplementary
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Recent Examples of adjunct
Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
These unremarkable towns just happen to be where sales of hay have become major adjuncts to weekly auctions of livestock.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025
New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Some enrollees, like Salt Lake City freelance filmmaker and adjunct professor Stan Clawson, have absorbed the extra expense.
—Ali Swenson, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Liberty Counsel claims the university never hired a full-time professor, though, and began soliciting resumes for part-time adjuncts within months of Grossenbach's dismissal.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
These unremarkable towns just happen to be where sales of hay have become major adjuncts to weekly auctions of livestock.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The device, the FL-100 from Flow Neuroscience, will be available via clinician for people aged 18 years and older with MDD, either as a standalone intervention or as an adjunct to existing therapies such as antidepressants.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Some enrollees, like Salt Lake City freelance filmmaker and adjunct professor Stan Clawson, have absorbed the extra expense.
—Ali Swenson, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjunct
Noun
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The number varied dramatically, from $28,900 in overtime to Police Officer Sikko Barghoorn to $42 for legal assistant Joanna Ortega.—
Scott McIntosh,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Prior to his time at North Crowley, Harris served as head coach at Mesquite High School and also had stints as an assistant at Cedar Hill, Richardson, Arlington Seguin and Little Elm.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Take a cue from Nicole Kidman and swap bulky trainers for a sleeker option that styles effortlessly from the plane to wherever the day takes you.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Silver plans are a middle-tier option that the ACA marketplaces offer for qualifying consumers.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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If Giolito declines, the Red Sox would receive a pick that would come in a supplementary round between the fourth and fifth in next year's draft.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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But for those like Lapre, these services aren’t just supplementary.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Former Healey administration aide LaMar Cook appears to have had debt issues prior to his most recent legal problems, according to court documents.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Former Littleton Public Schools aide Kiarra Jones pleaded guilty to 10 felony charges of third-degree assault of an at-risk child and two misdemeanor charges of child abuse on Monday, the Office of the District Attorney for the 18th Judicial District in Arapahoe County announced in a statement.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Its foldable design with a snap closure keeps accessories organized, without taking up too much room in an everyday purse or carry-on bag.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Shoes & Accessories Landsberg says that items like shoes and accessories must pass their thrift store's standard of cleanliness before they're put out in the store.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The federal government primarily finances supplemental food benefits, but the state’s share is determined, in part, by its management, as indicated by its rate of error when determining people’s eligibility.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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These include terminating or suspending contracts with private providers and slashing supplemental aid previously available to foster families.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Not only do these packing cubes from BAGSMART aid in organization, but the compression technology works wonders to cut down on bulk.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Good Samaritans called 911 and aid was given to Jaramillo before he was taken to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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However, the appliance’s internal temperature was too warm at 50 degrees.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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The work triangle has origins dating back to the 19th century, but in a space that now serves diverse purposes and is filled with technology and appliances that didn’t exist when it was created, is the kitchen work triangle still relevant?—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Adjunct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjunct. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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