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
Instead, the idea here is that the court may appoint a general receiver for the debtor-member which is all of (1) an officer and appendage of the court, (2) a trustee for the benefit of creditors, and, most importantly, the agent with power of attorney for the debtor.
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Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Its color appears darker on its face and almost white on its tail and appendages.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
To insist that advisory roles must expand knowledge and be more than appendages to predetermined decisions.
—Alondra Nelson, Time, 13 May 2025
The short clip features a humanoid robot malfunctioning, flailing its appendages wildly, and getting almost too close for comfort to two humans working on it.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 May 2025
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Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Its color appears darker on its face and almost white on its tail and appendages.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
To insist that advisory roles must expand knowledge and be more than appendages to predetermined decisions.
—Alondra Nelson, Time, 13 May 2025
The short clip features a humanoid robot malfunctioning, flailing its appendages wildly, and getting almost too close for comfort to two humans working on it.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appendage
Noun
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The resurgence of smoking may look like an edgy accessory for Gen Z.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The far end of the bar has four seats for customers with reservations who want to do a traditional tasting with ceramic accessories.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
Noun
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What are Israel’s options if Trump decides against US involvement?—
Jennifer Griffin,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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For a budget option, try the Micanopy Inn, or take the 20-minute drive to Gainesville for a variety of hotel options.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
Noun
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2025
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This provision ensures compensation for eligible owners whose appliances fail after the announcement.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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“Appendage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendage. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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