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
Organs, arms, appendages, and other complex tissues usually decay rapidly when they’re separated from their host.
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Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Ginger Gordon and Alexis Tingey found inspiration from a variety of quarters for these appendages.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026
It’s composed of 22 bilaterally symmetric appendages that ring the nostrils and move independently, sweeping the substrate in continuous probing arcs.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
It is marked by a vivid orange banding and intricate appendages.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 19 May 2026
As much as possible, workers were meant to be mere appendages of decision-making managers, components of capital’s machinery.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
The way all of these appendages of a concept stretch and reach.
—Virginia Evans, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Rubber tubing inside one of the fountain’s hollow concrete appendages may have ignited while using a torch to take the structure apart, according to workers.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026
Fossils from these most special locations not only show body outlines and external textures but also preserve details from appendages and internal organs, from eyes and gills to guts and nerve networks.
—Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 1 May 2026
Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Ginger Gordon and Alexis Tingey found inspiration from a variety of quarters for these appendages.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026
It’s composed of 22 bilaterally symmetric appendages that ring the nostrils and move independently, sweeping the substrate in continuous probing arcs.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
It is marked by a vivid orange banding and intricate appendages.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 19 May 2026
As much as possible, workers were meant to be mere appendages of decision-making managers, components of capital’s machinery.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
The way all of these appendages of a concept stretch and reach.
—Virginia Evans, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Rubber tubing inside one of the fountain’s hollow concrete appendages may have ignited while using a torch to take the structure apart, according to workers.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026
Fossils from these most special locations not only show body outlines and external textures but also preserve details from appendages and internal organs, from eyes and gills to guts and nerve networks.
—Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appendages
Noun
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Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is here, offering shoppers a second chance to save on everything from durable luggage and tech accessories to home goods and shoes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Few accessories can so instantly and dramatically transform one’s presentation as a pair of sunglasses (if further evidence is needed, just think of Snoopy’s transition to Joe Cool).—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The marble bathrooms are fitted with both deep soaking tubs and walk-in showers—two options for using the Guerlain bath products—plus heated flooring and flat-screen televisions embedded in the fog-free mirrors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Keep scrolling to check out these options and more of our favorites below, or click here to see the full collection on American Eagle's website.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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Today, the pantry houses snacks, nonperishables, appliances, cleaning supplies, the couple’s collection of East Fork pottery, and, of course, an essential coffee station.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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“Appendages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendages. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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