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
Microsoft has also taken steps beyond software, with tablets featuring trackpads that recognize input from various appendages—not just fingertips—while also incorporating voice input, live captions, and other inclusive features.
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Aslesha Mehta, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Sure, there's the hectoring of Federal Reserve officials, Chairman Jerome Powell and Governor Lisa Cook, and the attempt by the president to make the central bank another appendage of the White House.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Big toes play a critical role for quarterbacks, who rely on the mobility the appendage offers, ESPN reported.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
The insect uses the red flag-looking appendages on its hind legs to perform an intricate and mysterious display.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
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Aslesha Mehta, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Sure, there's the hectoring of Federal Reserve officials, Chairman Jerome Powell and Governor Lisa Cook, and the attempt by the president to make the central bank another appendage of the White House.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Big toes play a critical role for quarterbacks, who rely on the mobility the appendage offers, ESPN reported.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
The insect uses the red flag-looking appendages on its hind legs to perform an intricate and mysterious display.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appendage
Noun
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Advertised as a pillow with a washable cover, the travel accessory comes with a removable insert that can be replaced with a couple of days’ worth of clothes.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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The brand sells other lengths and styles, including blazers, sport coats, rain and ski jackets, and a variety of winter coat options and accessories for men and women.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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New York felt comfortable enough to pick up Thibodeaux’s fifth-year option, but keeping him around in the long term with Abdul Carter and Brian Burns probably isn’t the shrewdest.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Avoid overly salty or processed options.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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The giant screen can house family pictures, play videos and control your smart appliances.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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This includes repairing the lines or shutting down sections of gas pipelines and switching homes to electric appliances.—
NPR,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Appendage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendage. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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