as in auxiliary
available to supply something extra when needed
a store selling tents, sleeping bags, and all manner of appurtenant equipment for a week of roughing it
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Adjective
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Theoretically, the addition of Porzingis provides size, auxiliary scoring and floor spacing in key lineups.—
Jannelle Moore,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026 -
Defender Michael Keane was used as an auxiliary striker late on.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Wagon tours are an additional $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 3-10; free for children under 3.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Screeners aren’t meant to diagnose learning disabilities like dyslexia, but rather identify areas where kids could use additional support.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Our daughter and her husband invited us to build an accessory dwelling unit on their property.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Giving a worn accessory new life brings a sense of satisfaction while keeping it out of the landfill.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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From the empire of Cyrus the Great to the Safavid and the imperial era, its historical self-image is that of a major power, not a peripheral state that can be pressured by other countries.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The agreements Merz and Li formalized after their meeting were narrowly targeted and in industries peripheral to both economies.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Appurtenant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appurtenant. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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