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also adaptor
as in accessory
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
adapters for the food mixer include a meat grinder and an ice cream maker
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Its wearable adapters strap around everyday shoes, clip in during the ride, and immediately stow away after.
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New Atlas, 26 Dec. 2024
In the interim, plug adapters are being utilized to bridge the divide.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
This means that buyers will be able to charge at available Tesla charge stations, as well as at any charge station by using a NACS adapter if needed.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
These are our favorite travel adapters and chargers.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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New Atlas, 26 Dec. 2024
In the interim, plug adapters are being utilized to bridge the divide.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
This means that buyers will be able to charge at available Tesla charge stations, as well as at any charge station by using a NACS adapter if needed.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
These are our favorite travel adapters and chargers.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Adapter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapter. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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