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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
Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
The Herald spoke with former Framingham State adjunct professor Alex Rikleen in June about his run against the long-serving senator.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
PC Magazine, 31 July 2025
The multibrand showrooms across Paris and centered in Le Marais are a vital adjunct and filled with discoveries from all over the globe.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
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Noun
Munson is organist at First United Methodist Church of Escondido, adjunct professor of music at Palomar College and dean of the Palomar Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
The Herald spoke with former Framingham State adjunct professor Alex Rikleen in June about his run against the long-serving senator.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Winner: Tie Firewall and Exploit Protection A personal firewall component is another handy adjunct to antivirus protection.
—PC Magazine, 31 July 2025
The multibrand showrooms across Paris and centered in Le Marais are a vital adjunct and filled with discoveries from all over the globe.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjunct
Noun
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Angela Bettis gives one of the best horror performances of the decade as the title character, a deeply lonely veterinary assistant and amateur taxidermist with a lazy eye and no friends, who loses her already tenuous grip on reality after experiencing one too many romantic rejections.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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The teaching assistant was seated on the floor with a luggage strap looped around her neck and tied to a closet doorknob.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While cropped styles are great, nothing beats pants with multiple inseam options to ensure a tailored fit.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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There aren't a ton of great options in free agency, though there may not be too many choices at all via trade either, as most teams have their starter and backup quarterbacks locked in and won't be looking to part with either at this point in the year.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The district would also need to create supplementary resources to help teachers incorporate AI into the classroom.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
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Third, the letter writer and her family might want to consider engaging a geriatric care manager who could help them to identify supplementary services and connections in the local community that could go at least some way to alleviating her isolation.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Childhood Kennedy was born in 1936, to Anthony James Kennedy, a lawyer and lobbyist, and Gladys McLeod Kennedy, a teacher who also had worked as an aide at the Capitol.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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And unlike home health aides, many healthcare jobs come with substantial paychecks.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Act now to not miss out on these Amazon outlet deals on timeless clothing items, comfortable shoes, durable luggage, and helpful travel accessories, all for $50 or less.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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At Collina Strada’s New York Fashion Week spring 2026 show, designer Hillary Taymour sent hairy beanies down the runway, while Schiaparelli and Simone Rocha have produced human hair accessories, neckties, and earrings.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As the government shutdown continues into its fourth week, lack of federal funds will start directly impacting millions of Americans who rely on SNAP, the supplemental nutrition assistance program also known as food stamps.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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Along with supplemental income from social media, many creators are also sent packages from brands that send them products in hopes that the creator will promote the brand on their page.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The changes arrived as more ranching operations close around the country, though some cattle growers say the president should also end aid to foreign beef producers.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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A lot of the new arrivals are already badly malnourished, as aid provision has largely been cut off for their homes in northern Rakhine – where the military has been accused of using hunger as a weapon of war.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Integrated Specialty Small Appliances From a toaster oven with air-fry capability to espresso machines, Hudson included compact, high-function appliances in the kitchen layout.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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The kitchen has been completely reworked with Sub-Zero and Viking appliances, a wine cellar, an ice maker, and a breakfast nook that feels more townhouse than co-op.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Adjunct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjunct. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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