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
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.
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Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
The scorpion has elongated pedipalps — arm-like appendages ending in pincers — tipped with straight claws and lined with sensory hairs known as trichobothria.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
The species has elongated pedipalps — the pincer-bearing appendages — that end in straight claws.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Researchers said the spikes are appendages that represent a unique evolutionary innovation.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Seadragons, the plaques inform, are related to seahorses — but with leafy appendages.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
This essay on the allure and challenges of switching to a dumbphone explores whether our smart devices have become essential appendages of our brains.
—Mario Aguilar, STAT, 27 Jan. 2026
The appendages, both of which bend as needed, allow the vacuum dance, jump, and, most importantly, climb stairs, a first in the increasingly crowded field.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
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.
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025
Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
The scorpion has elongated pedipalps — arm-like appendages ending in pincers — tipped with straight claws and lined with sensory hairs known as trichobothria.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
The species has elongated pedipalps — the pincer-bearing appendages — that end in straight claws.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Researchers said the spikes are appendages that represent a unique evolutionary innovation.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Seadragons, the plaques inform, are related to seahorses — but with leafy appendages.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
This essay on the allure and challenges of switching to a dumbphone explores whether our smart devices have become essential appendages of our brains.
—Mario Aguilar, STAT, 27 Jan. 2026
The appendages, both of which bend as needed, allow the vacuum dance, jump, and, most importantly, climb stairs, a first in the increasingly crowded field.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
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.
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appendages
Noun
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Even the rolling carts served as extensions of people’s accessories.—
Jennelle Fong
Contributing Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Kyte Baby has new arrivals for infants, while Cakeworthy will be dropping new adult apparel and accessories soon, too.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Other on-site dining options include Macondo, which sits in a gathering space that feels akin to an elevated hostel lounge, which features live music over Middle Eastern cuisine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Pisces February 19 – March 20 Naming your options can be heartening today.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Adobe Digital Price Index recorded its largest monthly online price increase in a dozen years in January, driven by electronics, appliances, and furniture.—
Jerry Haar,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Its kitchen is upgraded with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, according to its listing, and the home has refinished hardwood floors throughout.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Appendages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendages. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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