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
Eastern New Mexico — dry, desolate — looks and feels very much like an appendage of West Texas.
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Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Hopes for a spectacularly bright comet or even a conspicuous narrow appendage of light (the tail) have been taken away this week in the wake of the comet's destruction.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Aquilegia, its scientific name, is derived from the Latin word for eagle since those same appendages are said to resemble an eagle’s talons as well.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Nevertheless, this appendage, like the other seven, comes loaded with receptors, says Pablo Villar, a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard University and co-lead author of the new paper.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Hopes for a spectacularly bright comet or even a conspicuous narrow appendage of light (the tail) have been taken away this week in the wake of the comet's destruction.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Aquilegia, its scientific name, is derived from the Latin word for eagle since those same appendages are said to resemble an eagle’s talons as well.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Nevertheless, this appendage, like the other seven, comes loaded with receptors, says Pablo Villar, a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard University and co-lead author of the new paper.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appendage
Noun
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Ruben Flores, who was accused of helping to dispose of Smart’s remains, was found not guilty of being an accessory to the crime.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Few things cling to everything and can get everywhere like sand, so use it to give beach supplies and accessories the once-over before heading home.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Later in the day, meditation sessions are also free for guests, one of the many options from the activity calendar that includes garden cricket, croquet, volleyball, basketball and bocce ball activities as well as core exercise and stretching classes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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Daniel de Visé Americans who traveled on the MV Hondius cruise ship will have the option to return home, rather than to a national quarantine center, if safety protocols permit, a top health official told CNN on Sunday.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Steam from bathrooms or kitchens, humidifiers, wet clothes drying indoors and poor ventilation around heating or cooking appliances can also push indoor humidity high enough to feed mold growth.—
Ryan Brennan
May 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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Wide-plank oak floors, custom cabinetry, and a kitchen fitted with Gaggenau appliances keep the interiors sleek but still comfortable, while the corner living and dining area opens up naturally toward the waterfront views.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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“Appendage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendage. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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