as in accessories
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 appendages
With these selling points in mind, scientists from Montreal's McGill University and Philadelphia's Drexel University set about converting the appendages into 3D printing nozzles.
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New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025
Jamian Juliano-Villani’s friezelike painting Women, 2024, offers a surreptitious turn on Marcel Duchamp and Eadweard Muybridge by featuring an ostensibly female figure with too many (and ambiguously gendered) appendages.
—Tim Griffin, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
And throughout that process, there was pain—searing, impossible pain—located not within her body but at the site of the missing appendages.
—Boyce Upholt, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2025
Organizers are also looking for a few extra hands, claws, paws, tentacles or whatever appendages volunteers have for the occasion to help with the event.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, moths, mantises, and cicadas gather auditory information from similar appendages on their thoraxes or abdomens.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 Oct. 2025
Yet a generation later, these aging bent cops keep getting caught with, not just their hands but all their bodily appendages, in the cookie jar.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
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.
—Aslesha Mehta, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
This part of the story is a story in itself, but the wars and the result left two-thirds of the recruits dead and rendered Rusty’s appendages useless as he selflessly piloted night and day to fight off every rogue machine.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025
Jamian Juliano-Villani’s friezelike painting Women, 2024, offers a surreptitious turn on Marcel Duchamp and Eadweard Muybridge by featuring an ostensibly female figure with too many (and ambiguously gendered) appendages.
—Tim Griffin, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
And throughout that process, there was pain—searing, impossible pain—located not within her body but at the site of the missing appendages.
—Boyce Upholt, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2025
Organizers are also looking for a few extra hands, claws, paws, tentacles or whatever appendages volunteers have for the occasion to help with the event.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, moths, mantises, and cicadas gather auditory information from similar appendages on their thoraxes or abdomens.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 Oct. 2025
Yet a generation later, these aging bent cops keep getting caught with, not just their hands but all their bodily appendages, in the cookie jar.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
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.
—Aslesha Mehta, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
This part of the story is a story in itself, but the wars and the result left two-thirds of the recruits dead and rendered Rusty’s appendages useless as he selflessly piloted night and day to fight off every rogue machine.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appendages
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On Tuesday, Concept One Accessories disclosed a new licensing agreement to design, source, produce and distribute Weatherproof Vintage and Weatherproof adult cold-weather accessories, belts, small leather goods and backpacks.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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From elevated winter accessories to bold shoes peeking out beneath tailored trousers or maxi skirts, these trends show that staying warm doesn’t mean playing it safe.—
Belle Bakst,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Keep reading to discover more tiny house options at Amazon, as well as essentials to fill your new space with.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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There are plenty of dining options in cities surrounding the Everglades—Miami, Naples, and Homestead—but most visitors bring their own food and drinks into the park.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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True Caliber is noting the rise of under-counter appliances, such as their single- or dual-tap beverage dispenser, which can be configured for beer or cold brew.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Even though the stove is usually the most dangerous area of the kitchen, Kight said that too many appliances plugged in can also pose a risk.—
Tina Patel,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Appendages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendages. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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