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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
One disc contains outtakes from the original 4-track demos, made by Springsteen in his house in Colts Head, NJ, with extras from a follow-up acoustic studio session at The Power Station that tried, and failed, to better those recordings.
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Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025
Beats Headphone Deal The Beats Studio Pro headphones are discounted by 49% and come with some cool extras, like a high-quality carrying case and premium cables.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
The Ioniq 9’s top-end Calligraphy trim has exterior and interior extras, head-up display, remote smart parking assist, premium seating options.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 12 Oct. 2025
The director also pointed to Domingo’s showmanship and performer’s spirit, which easily won over the extras on set.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
Game 4 began as a pitchers' duel between Tyler Glasnow and Cristopher Sanchez, but the game was ultimately decided in extras.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Subscribe to the Eat Drink Freep newsletter for extras and insider scoops on Detroit-area dining.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Drinks outside mealtimes, as well as extras like laundry and gratuities, are charged separately.
—AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025
Swift promises 12 songs and no secret extras; the credits say the trio connected in Sweden, sometimes as a skeleton crew but often fleshed out by local musicians.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025
Beats Headphone Deal The Beats Studio Pro headphones are discounted by 49% and come with some cool extras, like a high-quality carrying case and premium cables.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
The Ioniq 9’s top-end Calligraphy trim has exterior and interior extras, head-up display, remote smart parking assist, premium seating options.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 12 Oct. 2025
The director also pointed to Domingo’s showmanship and performer’s spirit, which easily won over the extras on set.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
Game 4 began as a pitchers' duel between Tyler Glasnow and Cristopher Sanchez, but the game was ultimately decided in extras.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Subscribe to the Eat Drink Freep newsletter for extras and insider scoops on Detroit-area dining.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Drinks outside mealtimes, as well as extras like laundry and gratuities, are charged separately.
—AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025
Swift promises 12 songs and no secret extras; the credits say the trio connected in Sweden, sometimes as a skeleton crew but often fleshed out by local musicians.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extras
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Furthermore, all items containing lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries, along with spares or uninstalled batteries, belong in carry-on baggage, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Sep. 2025
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Something around the house is always in need of new batteries, and the junk drawer can be a good place to keep the spares.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Enjoy the on-property amenities Of course, room layout is but one consideration families have on their minds.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
17 Oct. 2025
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Adding 6,200 square feet of turf, bookended by shops, produced a smooth transition between housing and the center’s amenities.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Place a winning $10 bet to get the bonuses.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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As part of its hiring blitz, the agency has dropped age, training and education standards and has offered recruits signing bonuses as high as $50,000.—
J. David McSwane,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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The good news is that there are safer substitutes that can be used by the industry as more manufacturers move to reduce toxins, Glass said.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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But high-tech substitutes aren't ready.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Sanogo said that, when individuals do not have the resources to buy everyday essentials or discretionary luxuries, seeing others treat expensive items casually can create feelings of scarcity, which may lead to envy or resentment.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Each comes equipped with a woodstove, real mattresses, and running water—unexpected luxuries so far from civilization.—
Outside Editors,
Outside,
16 Oct. 2025
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The scientific dividends here will be profound.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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Given the fluctuating nature of the dividends, a percentage to her might make the most sense.—
Wendy Hickey,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Data from ThredUp shows that 40 percent of shoppers’ holiday budgets will go toward purchasing secondhand gifts.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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Highlights include Mexican food and vendors selling gifts and crafts along with piñata for the kids, a catrina costume contest, dog costume contest and raffle.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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What Happens Next To mark the spooky season, Dunkin’ Rewards members can access several limited-time perks, the chain said.—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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On top of that, players also have Gadgets that add perks to that loadout.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Extras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extras. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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