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
Both literally and figuratively, these appendages are the hook of the cucumber.
—
Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appendages
Noun
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Store heavy coats, boots and cold-weather accessories out of sight.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Like a quality watch, gold necklaces are timeless accessories — living outside of the trend cycle while appearing around the necks of society’s most fashionable year in and year out, no matter the season.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Are there family-friendly options?—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Elders and their families do have options, lawyers emphasized.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, at home, small appliances might break down or a minor breakage could occur.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Appendages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendages. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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