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as in spares
an interchangeable part or piece of equipment that is kept on hand for replacement of an original
that portable player runs through batteries incredibly fast, so I always keep plenty of extras on hand
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as in amenities
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
the motel is clean and comfortable, but there are no extras
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as in bonuses
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
as an extra, the dealer filled the tank of my new car
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Recent Examples of extras
During the club’s eventual 6-5, 11-inning loss to the Reds on March 28, Watson threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings to help keep the game within reach and allow the Red Sox to eventually force extras.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
This new era of landscape design prioritizes biodiversity and sustainability as foundational elements rather than optional extras.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Entry-level machines with minimal settings, features and extras rarely exceed $150.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Smart admires how welcoming Einbinder makes the set for day player actors or extras.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Lake Ridge goes extras to beat Weatherford Mansfield Lake Ridge tied it with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning and then scored on a walk-off error in the eighth to beat Weatherford 2-1 in a District 3-6A game on Tuesday night at Lake Ridge High School.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
RunStar’s scale offers a couple of appreciated extras that aren't available on the MorphoScan or the Body Pod, including a safe mode for pregnancy and a baby mode.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Treat them as essential expenses rather than extras.
—Fazila Shahid Lodhi, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
Inside, the bag has a spacious main compartment that holds all your essentials and a few extras like snacks, a book, and a water bottle.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
This new era of landscape design prioritizes biodiversity and sustainability as foundational elements rather than optional extras.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Entry-level machines with minimal settings, features and extras rarely exceed $150.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Smart admires how welcoming Einbinder makes the set for day player actors or extras.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Lake Ridge goes extras to beat Weatherford Mansfield Lake Ridge tied it with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning and then scored on a walk-off error in the eighth to beat Weatherford 2-1 in a District 3-6A game on Tuesday night at Lake Ridge High School.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
RunStar’s scale offers a couple of appreciated extras that aren't available on the MorphoScan or the Body Pod, including a safe mode for pregnancy and a baby mode.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Treat them as essential expenses rather than extras.
—Fazila Shahid Lodhi, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
Inside, the bag has a spacious main compartment that holds all your essentials and a few extras like snacks, a book, and a water bottle.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extras
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The contract covers full-rate production engines, initial spares, modules, engineering resources, program oversight and dedicated production support services, according to a release from RTX.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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Palmeri’s dad, Tony, loved cars from the 1930s, and dual spares weren’t unusual to see on the sides of cars in that era.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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The study ranked factors truckers consider in order of importance, including ability to find available parking spaces, convenience to the route, ease of getting in and out, safety and security, amenities offered and, in last place, whether the parking area is publicly or privately owned.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The marble bathrooms feature deep soaking tubs and separate rain showers, with Frederic Malle amenities in most rooms and Acqua di Parma products in top suites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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But aside from tacking an extra year to the end of his contract, nothing else changed — his base salary remained the same, his early termination buyouts didn’t change and his annual bonuses were untouched.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Apr. 2026
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That comes even as a growing number of employers are dishing out bonuses based on AI use.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Almond extract brands and substitutes Recipes developed in the BA Test Kitchen rely on Nielsen-Massey Pure Almond Extract.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Not extras, not luxuries -- the basics.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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During their time there, Ozzy and Sharon carefully renovated the home in order to add modern day luxuries and features, while making sure to maintain the historical architecture and charm of the era it was designed and built in.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Cutting back on late-night screen scrolling pays surprising dividends too.—
Cheryl Russell,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Nareit said health care REITs distributed more than $7 billion in dividends in 2024.—
Jordan Rau,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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Faulk has size, athleticism and versatility, but his physical gifts haven’t exactly translated on the football field (10 career sacks in 37 games).—
Omar Kelly
April 22,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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Shop more of the best deals on Mother’s Day gifts under $50 below.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Rewarding tourists for eco-conscious actions European nations are rewarding travelers who make eco-conscious decisions, such as arriving by train, electric car, or staying longer in a destination, with perks like free bike rentals and discounted entry fees for attractions.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is a standout premium credit card with plenty of luxury perks and statement credits to justify its annual fee.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Extras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extras. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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