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 way all of these appendages of a concept stretch and reach.
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Virginia Evans, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Rubber tubing inside one of the fountain’s hollow concrete appendages may have ignited while using a torch to take the structure apart, according to workers.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026
Fossils from these most special locations not only show body outlines and external textures but also preserve details from appendages and internal organs, from eyes and gills to guts and nerve networks.
—Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 1 May 2026
Scorpions are armed with dual front pincers (technically known as chelae or pedipalp appendages) and a venom-injecting telson, or stinger, on the posterior of their tail.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
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Virginia Evans, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Rubber tubing inside one of the fountain’s hollow concrete appendages may have ignited while using a torch to take the structure apart, according to workers.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026
Fossils from these most special locations not only show body outlines and external textures but also preserve details from appendages and internal organs, from eyes and gills to guts and nerve networks.
—Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 1 May 2026
Scorpions are armed with dual front pincers (technically known as chelae or pedipalp appendages) and a venom-injecting telson, or stinger, on the posterior of their tail.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appendage
Noun
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Keep reading to shop for more accessories that complement a bright wedding guest dress.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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But the truth is, simply adding contrasting accessories, whether in color or style, is enough to achieve that different and cool touch.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The pools and beach area are a big draw for guests, but there is also a local membership option.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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For Kadyshev, that difference in technologies exposes the difficulty in pursuing military options against Iran.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
Noun
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Use your smartphone to take pictures or videos of each room in your home — open closets and drawers, and record the serial numbers of items like appliances and electronics.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Appendage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendage. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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