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as in assistant
a person who helps a more skilled person
serving as an adjunct to the congressional delegation on its fact-finding mission
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as in option
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
you can spend a lot on camera accessories, but this nifty little battery recharger is the one adjunct that will pay for itself
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as in supplementary
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Recent Examples of adjunct
John Rennie, IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2011
Starting in summer 2027, adjuncts will get paid for each course.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Elsie supplements her work as an adjunct professor in theoretical physics by offering up herself as a fake girlfriend.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Smartphones, tablets, and netbooks are now so popular that accessing the Web to settle a bet, tweet a short movie review, check in with work, or post a Facebook status update has become an almost inescapable adjunct to any other activity.
—John Rennie, IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2011
Starting in summer 2027, adjuncts will get paid for each course.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Murphy was hired as an adjunct professor, teaching three days a week, Seng said.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Elsie supplements her work as an adjunct professor in theoretical physics by offering up herself as a fake girlfriend.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjunct
Noun
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The Huskers’ 40-year-old running backs coach is the only assistant without terms of a contract revealed for this year.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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An assistant discovered Baena's body at a Los Angeles-area home around 10:30 a.m.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Other amenities include the Parakeets Kid’s Club for young guests, St. Somewhere Spa for the grownups, and dining options for the whole family. 6.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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This will also include selecting the options that will best communicate the impacts of space weather and most benefit modern-day end users and the public.—
Meredith Garofalo,
Space.com,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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His 3-point shooting took a hit this season, but Dosunmu is still a highly versatile defender who the Bulls view as a supplementary trade asset.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Gavin Haase scored 11 points in a supplementary role, and Jai Wadhwani contributed eight.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Image Trump aides backpedaled on his Gaza plan President Trump’s surprise proposal that the U.S. take over Gaza, driving nearly two million Palestinians out, shocked even senior officials at his own White House.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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Other matters of note this week at the Capitol: Ethics committee On Tuesday at 8 a.m., the Senate Ethics Committee will again meet to discuss allegations that Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis, a Longmont Democrat, mistreated her aides.—
Nick Coltrain,
The Denver Post,
3 Feb. 2025
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Haddish matched her look with minimal accessories, choosing a pair of chic shoes that added a touch of modern sophistication.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 Feb. 2025
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These are perfect for sanitizing most breast pump parts and accessories, including bottles, nipples, pacifiers, cups, breast shields and more.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Unleashing American Energy paused the supplemental funding from the IIJA, meaning that the families who received the grant in January now must pay for it with their next electric bill.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Lynch revealed last year that he’d been diagnosed with emphysema and needed to rely on supplemental oxygen after having been a smoker since the age of 8.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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And both government and healthcare employers could soon feel the effects of the Trump administration’s moves to pare federal payrolls and public aid that is critical for health services and social assistance.—
Don Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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The issue with many state initiatives to help with homelessness is that the burden of proof to show aid is needed is onerous.—
Graham P. Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The kitchen has also been heavily updated with state-of-the-art appliances, custom oak wood cabinetry, and a curved kitchen island with black barstools designed to look like chess pieces.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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Disconnect utilities and appliances: If time allows, disconnect your utilities and appliances.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Adjunct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjunct. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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