as in accessory
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
pasta makers became the must-have appendage for tabletop mixers
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Recent Examples of appendage
On their way to engineering, Kirk and La’an encounter Pelia, who brings the grim news that an umbilical-like appendage has begun pumping toxic gas into the ship.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
On the whimsical end of the spectrum, this modernist coat rack with squiggly appendages and bauble-tipped arms is almost too beautiful to be smothered by your outerwear collection.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Aug. 2025
Wednesday whisked the dexterous appendage and his digits to her Uncle Fester, who wass sleeping in Eugene’s bee shed, to revive him with his electric shock ability.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
The humans portrayed are, unusually for San paintings, depicted with no weapons, clothes or adornments, and several are likely connected to fertility rites, given the prominent appendages on many of the males.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
On the whimsical end of the spectrum, this modernist coat rack with squiggly appendages and bauble-tipped arms is almost too beautiful to be smothered by your outerwear collection.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Aug. 2025
Wednesday whisked the dexterous appendage and his digits to her Uncle Fester, who wass sleeping in Eugene’s bee shed, to revive him with his electric shock ability.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
The humans portrayed are, unusually for San paintings, depicted with no weapons, clothes or adornments, and several are likely connected to fertility rites, given the prominent appendages on many of the males.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appendage
Noun
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This roomy backpack offers plenty of space for your laptop, along with front-zip and side pockets for all your travel accessories.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Extra Winter Accessories Your coat closet shouldn't be bursting at the seam with outwear accessories, either.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Another con was having fewer options in rural or suburban regions.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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If not covered, check alternative options like FEMA assistance or other reimbursement programs.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Appendage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendage. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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