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
Hag Moth Caterpillar has bizarre-looking long, twisted appendages on its sides and is about an inch long.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Each year the fins grew larger, until the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado arrived with rear appendages soaring almost three feet above the rear fenders.
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Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Their vibrant appendages become tattered and dull.
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Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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.
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Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
23 May 2026
It is marked by a vivid orange banding and intricate appendages.
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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.
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Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
The way all of these appendages of a concept stretch and reach.
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Virginia Evans,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Each year the fins grew larger, until the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado arrived with rear appendages soaring almost three feet above the rear fenders.
—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Their vibrant appendages become tattered and dull.
—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Organs, arms, appendages, and other complex tissues usually decay rapidly when they’re separated from their host.
—
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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appendages
Noun
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That means all of the cookware, kitchen tools, grilling gadgets, baking accessories, and cleaning supplies on sale will come in handy well before the winter holidays hit.
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Cardi has not kept her obsession with luxury accessories a secret.
Noun
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Starting wings Moses Moody and Jimmy Butler are expected to miss the majority of the season with knee injuries, while Draymond Green, Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton could decline their player options.
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The Heat could also add Conwell to its 15-man roster by using a standard contract, with a few different options to sign him in this scenario.
Noun
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
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Electronics, up 120% compared to average daily sales in June; appliances, up 90%; tools and home improvement, up 70%; home and garden, up 65%; and furniture and bedding, up 55%.
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“Appendages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendages. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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