as in additional
available to supply something extra when needed
the auditorium has an auxiliary cooling system used only on particularly sweltering days
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as in subordinate
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as in cutter
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Recent Examples of auxiliary
Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
Born in Ireland, the 77-year-old Farrell has long ties in the United States, having served as the bishop of the Diocese of Dallas and auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., according to the Vatican.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2025
Jason Lyall, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2020
China’s annual parliamentary sessions, the National People’s Congress (NPC) and its advisory auxiliary, the CPPCC come to a close with the economy and unemployment at the top the agenda.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
In 1992, he was appointed an auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
Born in Ireland, the 77-year-old Farrell has long ties in the United States, having served as the bishop of the Diocese of Dallas and auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., according to the Vatican.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
The nineteenth-century armies of Qing China integrated Han, Mongol, and Manchu populations and relied on numerous local auxiliaries.
—Jason Lyall, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2020
China’s annual parliamentary sessions, the National People’s Congress (NPC) and its advisory auxiliary, the CPPCC come to a close with the economy and unemployment at the top the agenda.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auxiliary
Adjective
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Stock prices rose sharply in the second half of calendar year 2023 and in 2024, meaning additional schools became subject to the tax as the value of their endowments grew.—
Emma Whitford,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The data collection company found that I-4 drivers spent an additional 31 minutes a day sitting in traffic on top of their typical travel times.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2025
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By using stories to share ideas and offer suggestions, introverted leaders can seem more relatable and approachable to their subordinates.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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After clashing with his first commissioner, Mark G. Peters, Mr. de Blasio fired him, citing a report by an independent investigator that said Mr. Peters had abused his power and mistreated subordinates.—
Jan Ransom,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Cord cutters who don’t have Verizon can get some of the best Disney+ deals with the Disney Bundle Duo or Trio plans that also include Hulu and/or ESPN+ starting at $10.99 per month; or the Disney+, Hulu and Max bundle starting at $16.99 monthly with ads.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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The wholesale market got a yellow placard after county inspectors spotted old food accumulation on the ceiling panel above the meat cutter.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Open floor plans for living spaces may be ideal, but private sleeping spaces or separate accessory dwellings may appeal to a need for privacy.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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Nintendo Switch Games That Require Original Joy-Con on Switch 2 Some games will require the original Nintendo Switch Joy-Con to play thanks to accessory compatibility and the IR camera.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to Britannica, 12 attendants carried two long poles on either side of the elevated seat to carry the pontiff.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Lunsford was responding to a gas station after an attendant called 911 to report that Eze allegedly stole beer in August 2022.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For now, Europe is a safe harbor, not a lifeboat; but the direction of travel is clear.—
Bob Haber,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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That kept the ship's lights on and make launching lifeboats easier.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But many fintechs still view partnerships as supplementary, an optional extra rather than a strategic pillar.—
Henry McIntosh,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Mega Millions Player Wins $349M Lottery Prize as Game Announces Big Changes Oz Lotto involves seven winning numbers and three supplementary numbers picked from one lottery draw barrel of 47 numbers.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The document emphasizes the pope as a servant of Christ and bishop of Rome, rather than a worldly sovereign.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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There is no greater goal than to hear, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant’ from Jesus.—
Maureen Mackey,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Auxiliary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auxiliary. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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