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
Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Bands are judged on such things as general effect, music, visuals, percussion and auxiliary, according to the association.
—Dan Basso, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024
U-T Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2024
The five auxiliaries are the Associated Students, University Enterprises Inc., University Union, University Foundation at Sac State and Capital Public Radio.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 10 May 2024
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Adjective
Grand Canyon reported tuition revenue of $1.8 billion for the fiscal year ending in June 2024, and revenue from auxiliary enterprises—including golf, hotel, and its arena—of $14.2 million.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Bands are judged on such things as general effect, music, visuals, percussion and auxiliary, according to the association.
—Dan Basso, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
Founded in the 1950s, the auxiliary supports The Salvation Army’s social service programs through fundraising, donations, and volunteer efforts.
—U-T Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2024
The five auxiliaries are the Associated Students, University Enterprises Inc., University Union, University Foundation at Sac State and Capital Public Radio.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 10 May 2024
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The company intends to raise additional funds through public or private offerings to support its operations and business plan.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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And while the Federal Communications Commission has given the company more breathing room to reach coverage targets, that also pushes out the timeframe for generating additional revenues.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Consider implementing 360-degree assessments to gather insights from peers, subordinates and supervisors.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Not wanting to be the bad guy, Paul took all of on his subordinates’ undesirable chores, ultimately injuring himself in the process.Andy Swift, TVLine, 14 Oct. 2024
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Billionaire Michael Krasny lists home in the Park Tower for $3.4M American Airlines tests boarding technology that audibly shames line cutters Blackhawks, Bulls and White Sox have a new TV home.Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
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Even Bobby Portis is keeping his eyes up, passing up his usual mid-range looks in favor of hitting cutters like Taurean Prince on backdoor slashes.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Running works the muscles of the legs primarily but also uses accessory muscles of the core and arms.Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
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The rest of the jewelry is pretty much a collection from local businesses in Savannah and others bought from accessory design students!Mike Schalk, refinery29.com, 19 Mar. 2024
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His four sons — Rudy is the oldest and Calvin wedged between Perry and Zack — all served as bat boys and clubhouse attendants, immersed in the day-to-day routines of big league players.Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Beginning at five-years-old, Minasian worked with his father, Zack Sr., a longtime clubhouse manager for the Texas Rangers from 1988 to 2009, as a bat boy and clubhouse attendant.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Over the next 308 days, the men faced starvation and frostbite as Shackleton recruited five crew members to make the treacherous journey in a lifeboat to seek help on the South Atlantic island of South Georgia.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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But their stint in orbit was extended so that their Dragon spacecraft could serve as an emergency lifeboat for two astronauts who flew to space aboard Boeing's Starliner capsule.Denise Chow, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024
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Also, the ballot wording and supplementary material makes no mention of the existing parcel tax.Mercury News & East Bay Times editorial, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
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Dinner starts at $163 (€150) per person, with a supplementary wine pairing.Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2024
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Right before the doors are locked and these red-robed servants of the Lord are about to get down to the nasty business of stabbing each other in the back — metaphorically speaking, although maybe not — two surprises are dropped into Lawrence’s lap.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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Most of the enslaved people were field hands, but some were masons, house-hold servants and carpenters.Curtis Varnell The Timepiece, arkansasonline.com, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Auxiliary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auxiliary. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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