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
The insect uses the red flag-looking appendages on its hind legs to perform an intricate and mysterious display.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
What the recruits weren’t told was that piloting the machines over time would severely damage their appendage motor function responses.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Using a special sub-zero microscope, the researchers watched the algae slip through these ice highways without thrashing, scrunching, or using visible appendages.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Even stranger, the appendage is covered in hooked protusions at its tip.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
What the recruits weren’t told was that piloting the machines over time would severely damage their appendage motor function responses.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Using a special sub-zero microscope, the researchers watched the algae slip through these ice highways without thrashing, scrunching, or using visible appendages.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Even stranger, the appendage is covered in hooked protusions at its tip.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appendage
Noun
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There's room for one body, a lens, and small accessories.—
Julie Rousseau,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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And this latest fit is a textbook example of Hailey Bieber’s aesthetic, involving a good leather, some elevated basics, a dash of activewear, and an interesting shoe or accessory.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some are even suggesting that Indianapolis continue planning on potential quarterback options to target during the 2026 NFL offseason.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The concern is that women will be left with no options to manage pain in pregnancy.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The probe also covers pacemakers, insulin pumps, coronary stents, heart valves, hearing aids, prosthetics, blood glucose monitors, orthopedic appliances, computed tomography scanners and magnetic resonance imaging machines.—
Reuters 12 hr ago,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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Do not use electric appliances with plugs or cords.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Appendage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendage. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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