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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
The Berenstein Bear is up for sale from CAD 169,000 (US$121,000), depending on the options chosen, with extras including a rooftop deck and solar panels for off-grid functionality.
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New Atlas, 10 June 2026
Part of that investment included acquiring extras, such as a second set of OZ wheels—this time in gold to complement the original silver ones—and a second engine cover, one without the trademark rear wing.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
Winn blew the save, and the Giants lost in extras.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
The Garbage Salad of salami, jumbo shrimp, provolone and a few extras was conceived at Gene & Georgetti before becoming a standard menu item far beyond River North.
—David Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
There were hundreds on the scene as the Malibu Pier provided not only plenty of real estate for seats but also views of unpaid extras in the form of seals and surfers lined up to catch the high tide to close out the day.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
The Red Raiders trailed Ole Miss 8-0 in the bottom of the seventh inning and were down to their last out … then somehow won 10-9 in extras.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 June 2026
There was a real audience of extras who — given the amount of times the song would be played — would often learn the whole song.
—Alex Zalben, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
Fees for baggage, seat selection, early boarding and all those other extras that used to come with your ticket all added up.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 2 June 2026
New Atlas, 10 June 2026
Part of that investment included acquiring extras, such as a second set of OZ wheels—this time in gold to complement the original silver ones—and a second engine cover, one without the trademark rear wing.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
Winn blew the save, and the Giants lost in extras.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
The Garbage Salad of salami, jumbo shrimp, provolone and a few extras was conceived at Gene & Georgetti before becoming a standard menu item far beyond River North.
—David Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
There were hundreds on the scene as the Malibu Pier provided not only plenty of real estate for seats but also views of unpaid extras in the form of seals and surfers lined up to catch the high tide to close out the day.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
The Red Raiders trailed Ole Miss 8-0 in the bottom of the seventh inning and were down to their last out … then somehow won 10-9 in extras.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 June 2026
There was a real audience of extras who — given the amount of times the song would be played — would often learn the whole song.
—Alex Zalben, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
Fees for baggage, seat selection, early boarding and all those other extras that used to come with your ticket all added up.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extras
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The Fort Worth division of Lockheed Martin was also given a $17 million modification to an existing contract for provisioning spares.—
Maven Navarro
June 1,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2026
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And since no one expires from, say, cancer or other now-curable diseases, and bones and organs can be replaced like car parts with artificial spares, people only pass when involved in freak accidents…or take their own lives.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2026
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Travelers arrive expecting amenities that are unavailable, room types that do not exist, or experiences that were never actually bookable together.—
Teresa Mackintosh,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Camping on the Apostle Islands Eighteen of the 21 Apostle Islands are available for camping experiences, though access and amenities vary by island and individual site.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Wilson remained a significant earner, comfortably into five figures per week before bonuses.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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For each of the past two school years, for example, CMS has spent $750,000 year on bonuses for especially effective high school math teachers.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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As consumers looked for other low-cost substitutes, prices rose for other types of slicing tomatoes and cherry tomatoes.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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As a new ceremonial feature, all 26 players from each team — starters and substitutes — will participate in the ceremony by lining up around the tournament’s central emblem on the field, rather than in the traditional pregame formation.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Owning your own home is one of the world’s greatest luxuries.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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David Ellison's childhood was filled with luxuries only the son of a billionaire would expect, from vacationing on the family super yacht to receiving his first plane at the age of 13.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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While there are some drawbacks compared to traditional investments — such as its inability to earn dividends — there are several ways to add gold to your portfolio.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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Kim’s backing of Russia’s war with Ukraine has paid dividends, his weapons program has cemented North Korea’s status as a de facto nuclear state, and an economy that buckled under the pressure of pandemic isolation and sanctions has since rebounded.—
Stella Kim,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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Vaccination is one of the greatest gifts humanity has ever given itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The declaration, in honor of the billionaire philanthropist whose gifts boosted arts, science, education and cultural causes and more across Los Angeles for decades, marks a collaboration between the County of Los Angeles and the cities of Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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According to Stephen Ferrara and Clayton Orrigo of the Hudson Advisory Team at Compass, the firm handling sales, today’s buyers want more than just standard high-end perks.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
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With perks like outdoor pools, private beach access, movies under the stars, and special programming for kids and teens, the top Florida beach resorts go above and beyond to ensure a perfect family vacation.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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“Extras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extras. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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