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
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.
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Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
The docking procedure The mating started with the male octopus extending his hectocotylus through the barrier’s opening, maneuvering it toward the female, touching her skin first and then inserting the appendage deep within her mantle.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2026
Both literally and figuratively, these appendages are the hook of the cucumber.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
The institute and federal ocean officials say those appendages, called cerata, hold the stinging cells in a concentrated form, making the slug’s sting especially potent.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
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Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
The docking procedure The mating started with the male octopus extending his hectocotylus through the barrier’s opening, maneuvering it toward the female, touching her skin first and then inserting the appendage deep within her mantle.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2026
Both literally and figuratively, these appendages are the hook of the cucumber.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
The institute and federal ocean officials say those appendages, called cerata, hold the stinging cells in a concentrated form, making the slug’s sting especially potent.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appendage
Noun
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No patio is complete without some decorative accessories, according to Kerith Flynn, the founder of Margali & Flynn Designs.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
19 Apr. 2026
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Lululemon’s hottest accessory—its signature belt bags—are always in style, and this icy blue colorway pairs well with most neutrals.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While prices vary depending on the shade, Hathaway’s black option is one of seven colors going for $99 right now.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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If tension rises, name the goal and offer practical options.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Examples include using unfamiliar kitchen appliances and enabling a robot to perform tasks like folding laundry without prior task-specific data.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Pine-Sol removes that grime without scratching the appliances.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Appendage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendage. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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