as in accessory
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
pasta makers became the must-have appendage for tabletop mixers
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Recent Examples of appendage
Darwin’s theory, and what others suggest, is that over a long period of time, millions of years, perhaps, the fish in its biology was sufficiently altered, by will or habit or happenstance, to be able to push itself onto land, and thereby start building its own appendages for terrestrial transport.
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John Werner, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Its appendage is powered by artificial intelligence developed by the company, which has a lab in Shanghai and a research institute in Shenzhen.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
This appendage is known as the illicium and thought to have once been a dorsal fin.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
The Health Science Center didn’t answer questions about the status of the missing appendages.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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John Werner, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Its appendage is powered by artificial intelligence developed by the company, which has a lab in Shanghai and a research institute in Shenzhen.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
This appendage is known as the illicium and thought to have once been a dorsal fin.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
The Health Science Center didn’t answer questions about the status of the missing appendages.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appendage
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
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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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However, it is not recommended for use with larger appliances such as air conditioners and heaters.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Appendage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendage. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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