as in additional
available to supply something extra when needed
the auditorium has an auxiliary cooling system used only on particularly sweltering days
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as in subordinate
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as in cutter
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Recent Examples of auxiliary
Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
He is set for a bond hearing Tuesday at the jail’s auxiliary court, the outlet reported.
—Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 14 Oct. 2024
Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 25 June 2024
Across cinema, the moneyed and their auxiliaries question the kidnappers’ math.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 1 July 2024
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Madonna’s original, meanwhile, has received auxiliary attention of its own: 1.6 million streams, up 12%.
—Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
He is set for a bond hearing Tuesday at the jail’s auxiliary court, the outlet reported.
—Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 14 Oct. 2024
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The auxiliary has raised a total of $3 million to support the expansion initiatives since its establishment in 2022.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 25 June 2024
Across cinema, the moneyed and their auxiliaries question the kidnappers’ math.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 1 July 2024
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First off, their tall (16.9-inch) shaft effectively sealed out snow and cold, while their Flex-Foam neoprene and additional fleece lining ensured comfort in low temperatures.Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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That policy shift would instantly boost investor confidence and create additional demand for U.S. natural gas, shoring up prices and profits for upstream producers.Dan Eberhart, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Throughout history, the biggest threat to autocrats usually came from their own subordinates.Yuval Noah Harari, WIRED, 3 Jan. 2025
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Conrad Empson Photo: Bravo/Zev Schmitz/Bravo Bosun Below Deck Mediterranean Season 3 — This bosun was the youngest of the deck team but also in charge, which rankled a lot of his subordinates, especially João Franco.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2024
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The officers stopped the vehicle and initiated an investigation, which led to the discovery of several burglary tools, including a handsaw, bolt cutters, and pry tools, scattered inside the car.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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This 10-in-1 multitool features a bottle opener, a cord cutter, three hex wrenches, and a screwdriver—and that’s just the beginning.Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2025
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The village board will assign the sub-committee to make recommendations to allow accessory dwelling units.Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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Shop more accessory deals: Don't sleep on Madewell's men section.Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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The female attendant on duty was kind enough to assist me by dragging the hose across my vehicle to fuel up.Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
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Consider paying inside with the attendant, not outside at the pump.Fernanda Galan, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
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With no lifeboats, limited provisions, and no immediate hope of rescue, they were left adrift in the vast expanse of the Pacific.Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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The weather was good, none of the crew in the lifeboat were injured and there was no imminent danger to them.Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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In Colombia, for example, according to supplementary data in the study, people drank an estimated 17 servings of sugary drinks each week – or over two 8-ounce glasses a day.Rachel Carlson, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
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These 17 videos, which contain historical lessons about the island, complement the album and serve as supplementary reading.Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The 30-year-old has been a great Liverpool club servant but looks a little worse for wear this season.Carl Anka, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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Harrison is a student with a true servant attitude, always taking care of everyone around before himself.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Auxiliary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auxiliary. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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