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
The species earns its name from a tail-like appendage from the back of its body that is longer than the body itself, researchers said.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
The robotic appendage combines rigid and soft components to mimic the natural structure of the human hand, as well as a range of sensors and a system to deliver feedback to the user's nerves.
—New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2025
The appendage is only one-third of the animal’s body size, compared to the large appendage of P. diutiuscauda, researchers said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Beneath the ocean’s surface, abalone cling to the seabed with a strong, foot-like appendage and dwell in radiant shells to stay safe from predators.
—Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
The robotic appendage combines rigid and soft components to mimic the natural structure of the human hand, as well as a range of sensors and a system to deliver feedback to the user's nerves.
—New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2025
The appendage is only one-third of the animal’s body size, compared to the large appendage of P. diutiuscauda, researchers said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Beneath the ocean’s surface, abalone cling to the seabed with a strong, foot-like appendage and dwell in radiant shells to stay safe from predators.
—Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appendage
Noun
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Spanning over two levels, the ground floor sets the tone with a gallery-like space, where ready-to-wear and accessories are presented against industrial-chic interiors punctuated by fluted plexiglass paneling.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Three cleaning modes and five accessories (tangle-free turbine tool, pet groom tool, tool holder, stair tool, and combination tool) make this upright vacuum a jack of all trades.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2025
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But top online sportsbook BetOnline offers Masters Props and specials with group betting options on golfers by country, former Masters champions, top LIV Golfer along with top left-handed golfer, with odds below along with (odds) to win the Masters.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Trusted resale sites like StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats usually have plenty of options (and with surprisingly affordable prices).—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
9 Apr. 2025
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And Jacky Jiang, with the appliance maker Guangdong Kinwing Electric Industrial Co.,Ltd., said his firm got smashed with an avalanche of cancellations when U.S. tariffs hit 125%.—
Aowen Cao,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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Photo : Lukas Scott/Nauset Media The kitchen has been updated with modern appliances.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Appendage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendage. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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