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 wholesale American cannibalism of one of its own crucial appendages—the world-famous university system—has begun in earnest.
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Ars Staff, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2025
These intriguing creatures were first discovered in 1925 when two of their appendages were found in the stomach of a sperm whale.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 15 Apr. 2025
Within reach was the wasp’s sting and its ovipositor – the tube-like appendage used by many insects to lay eggs.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2025
Ode to Lucy’s Pelvis Adrienne Gruber O wondrous one, your bipedal swag, terrestrial locomotion,
partial appendages revealed, brain a soft sponge, size
of an acorn, still waiting for that growth spurt
3.2 million years later.
—Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
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Ars Staff, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2025
These intriguing creatures were first discovered in 1925 when two of their appendages were found in the stomach of a sperm whale.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 15 Apr. 2025
Within reach was the wasp’s sting and its ovipositor – the tube-like appendage used by many insects to lay eggs.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2025
Ode to Lucy’s Pelvis Adrienne Gruber O wondrous one, your bipedal swag, terrestrial locomotion,
partial appendages revealed, brain a soft sponge, size
of an acorn, still waiting for that growth spurt
3.2 million years later.
—Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appendage
Noun
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In addition to swimsuits, the campaign also touts the Louis Vuitton × Murakami bags, travel accessories, jewelry and shoes.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Speaking of moments, she was photographed outside the Magnum Cannes party with a new accessory — what else? — a Magnum ice cream bar.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Death by a firing squad is an option in Idaho, although the state hasn’t carried out an execution since 2012.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The Environmental Working Group’s Healthy Living app is another option.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
17 May 2025
Noun
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For households seeking more cooling options, the lineup at Della home appliance also includes window AC units, portable ACs, central air systems, and a new tower fan set to launch in May.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The gourmet kitchen is well-appointed with high-end appliances, a large quartz waterfall island and pantry and is equipped with a service kitchen.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
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“Appendage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendage. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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