Definition of appendixnext
as in epilogue
a part added at the end of a book or periodical an appendix listing all of the artist's known works and their current locations

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Recent Examples of appendix An inflamed appendix becomes a ruptured one, leading to systemic infection. Dr. Lauren Palladino, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026 Amanda Gushue, 37, first visited her primary care physician — who sent her to the emergency department (ED) with a swollen appendix. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026 The doctors at Daso include an octogenarian who once mistook fat for an appendix and other doctors whose board certifications appear to be overstated. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026 The appendix supports the immune system. Lilia Goncharova, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for appendix
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Noun
  • This show used to be jagged and messy and unpredictable, a true satire of superhero stories, but this epilogue wouldn’t feel out of place in a Marvel movie.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 20 May 2026
  • After finishing the 44-year-old Carano with a ferocity that evoked her famous heyday, the 39-year-old Rousey reaffirmed that this was only the epilogue on her historic MMA career.
    CBS News, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • While JoAnne recoils from Duncan’s machinations, her son Orson finally bottoms out in the supplement pit of the manosphere.
    Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 May 2026
  • As a result, some supplement products may not contain the ingredients listed on the label.
    Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • Although Alexis’ remains have not been recovered, the Dodge County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed there has been no official documentation of her death within the state, according to the outlet.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
  • Healthcare documentation is notoriously burdensome, adding as much as 30% to total health spending in the United States and costing clinicians as much as a third of their time.
    Elizabeth MacBride, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Noun
  • Godlike, which was reissued last month by NYRB Classics with a new afterword by Raymond Foye, was originally published in 2005.
    Jarrett Earnest, The New York Review of Books, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Introduction, afterword and compilation copyright © 2026 by Property Of, Inc.
    Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Simple and streamlined, this linen tank top is one of the most versatile additions to any travel wardrobe—I’m even eyeing it in a few different colors, given its affordable price tag.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
  • In addition to traditional treatments, there are holistic therapies like sound healing, Reiki, and shirodhara, an ancient Ayurvedic remedy.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • The document, first reported by Politico, is an addendum to the conditions of the settlement first revealed Monday by the Justice Department.
    Dan Mangan, CNBC, 19 May 2026
  • Yet the addendum makes DeVaux a little weary.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • Catalin Moreno Voss, Ello’s co-founder and chief technology officer, had heard a lot of interesting stories and codicils from job applicants in his career.
    Stacy St Clair, The Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Among those codicils is the following in the catalog of betting events allowed in the Bay State: Wagers on Summer and Winter Olympic competition (including trials) . . .
    Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 23 July 2024
Noun
  • Employers should examine where hiring teams may be treating decision inputs as automatic conclusions rather than one part of a broader employment analysis.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • The 192-page document, written by Paul Rivera, a Democratic consultant unaffiliated with the Biden and Harris campaigns, lacks key sections, including a conclusion and an executive summary.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 22 May 2026

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“Appendix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendix. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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