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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
Casting calls in the New York area for extras to play footmen indicate filming will start there in March.
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Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Store the extras in your larger carry-on or checked bag.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
The extras do make that man-with-a-van operation pricier, though.
—New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
Pinkerton explains how minimalists either decline them upfront or donate extras within a week to avoid clutter.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Aside from the actual comfort of the mattress, Henwood appreciates Nectar since the brand itself typically offers free extras like a sheet set, mattress protector, and pillows with a bed purchase to round out your sleep setup.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Here are some of the extras my medical team recommended that brought me relief and potentially increased my chances of having my son.
—Angela Hatem, Parents, 1 Feb. 2026
The brand recommends pairing lots of edible extras with your pickles.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
Similar to a loyalty program, these are extras that come with booking stays, flight, rental cars, ground transportation and attractions.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Store the extras in your larger carry-on or checked bag.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
The extras do make that man-with-a-van operation pricier, though.
—New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
Pinkerton explains how minimalists either decline them upfront or donate extras within a week to avoid clutter.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Aside from the actual comfort of the mattress, Henwood appreciates Nectar since the brand itself typically offers free extras like a sheet set, mattress protector, and pillows with a bed purchase to round out your sleep setup.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Here are some of the extras my medical team recommended that brought me relief and potentially increased my chances of having my son.
—Angela Hatem, Parents, 1 Feb. 2026
The brand recommends pairing lots of edible extras with your pickles.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
Similar to a loyalty program, these are extras that come with booking stays, flight, rental cars, ground transportation and attractions.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extras
Noun
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That means having standard spares available and maintenance procedures drawn up and tested.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Jan. 2026
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Precision is necessary to pick up spares.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Dec. 2025
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Finally, North Korea is busy building luxury hotels, filled with top-class amenities such as outdoor hot tubs and ski-in ski-out lodges – but state media shows few actual guests.—
Maureen Ohare,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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The city added additional amenities and infrastructure, including ski and toboggan slopes, through the federal Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression.—
Antonia Noori Farzan,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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Liverpool currently limit most of their first-year pros to a basic salary of around £52,000 a year plus bonuses, but there are exceptions to the rule.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Georgia Senate on Wednesday unveiled a spending plan that grants income and property tax relief, builds a new mental health hospital and cuts back state employee bonuses.—
David Wickert,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Milk, milk substitutes, plain bottled water, 100% juice, coffee, and drinks prepared at home are not considered soft drinks.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
14 Feb. 2026
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When Edwards turned to his substitutes’ bench, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde was the only senior attack-minded option at his disposal.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Scottsdale constantly has activities going on in the community, pulling in tourism that funds the city, maintaining its luxuries and aesthetics.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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While names like Louis Vuitton and Gucci have struggled to capture the interest of young shoppers, brands like Prada have capitalized on Gen Z’s love of little treats and desire for bite-size luxuries that are more experience-based, according to Ramírez.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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The company distributed $9 billion, or 45% of its cash flow operations, to shareholders, including $5 billion through share repurchases and $4 billion in dividends.—
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CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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Results below are based on Yahoo Finance historical data and do not reflect dividends.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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That’s not something often said about freshman pitchers, especially at top programs, which tend to acquire live arms who need help molding their natural gifts.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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It is celebrated with special morning prayers, as well as delicious foods and gifts for one’s family or those in need.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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Starting late last year, Amazon Prime members who wanted to share shipping perks with other customers had to live together at the same primary residential address, a change from previous practice.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Keeping their place in office with all its perks has become the primary objective of too many members.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Extras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extras. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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