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as in assistant
a person who helps a more skilled person
serving as an adjunct to the congressional delegation on its fact-finding mission
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as in option
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
you can spend a lot on camera accessories, but this nifty little battery recharger is the one adjunct that will pay for itself
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as in supplementary
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Recent Examples of adjunct
Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 3 Dec. 2024
Language, in 1984, is violence by another means, an adjunct of the totalitarian strategies inflicted by the regime.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
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Mina Milosevic is a research scientist at the Institute for Culture, Collaboration, and Management and an adjunct faculty at the Florida Institute of Technology.
—Mina Milosevic, Harvard Business Review, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Current evidence suggests that L-theanine may be a helpful adjunct for anxiety management when combined with lifestyle changes.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 3 Dec. 2024
Language, in 1984, is violence by another means, an adjunct of the totalitarian strategies inflicted by the regime.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
Adjective
According to Kelly Dobos, a cosmetic chemist and adjunct professor of cosmetic science at the University of Cincinnati, ferulic acid plays a very important role in this formula.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
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Mina Milosevic is a research scientist at the Institute for Culture, Collaboration, and Management and an adjunct faculty at the Florida Institute of Technology.
—Mina Milosevic, Harvard Business Review, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjunct
Noun
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Grimes was a graduate assistant under Lou Holtz from 1981-82.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
6 Apr. 2025
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Donovan was the lead assistant for the Wildcats during a 1993 run to the Final Four.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
Adjective
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Save the data deep dives for supplementary materials or in support of audience questions that arise.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 Mar. 2025
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More than half of side hustlers juggle multiple side hustles to create several income streams, with most using it as a secondary, supplementary source of income.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Even former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is attracting a challenger — Saikat Chakrabarti, a 39-year-old former aide to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) — though attempts to primary the Democratic powerhouse have failed over the last few cycles.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Mar. 2025
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An aide said the tariffs are expected to produce $100 billion a year in revenue for the federal government.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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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The report said people also seem to be traveling with their pets more and more, with pet accessories being a more common sight in lost luggage.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Medved’s Gophers deal averages $3 million a year, with an annual supplemental payment of $100,000.—
Charley Walters,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2025
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For example, the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements indicates that one mcg RAE is equivalent to 1 mcg retinol, 2 mcg supplemental beta-carotene, 12 mcg dietary beta-carotene, or 24 mcg dietary alpha-carotene or beta-cryptoxanthin.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The leaders of Egypt, France, and Jordan in a joint call urged Trump to back a Gaza ceasefire, humanitarian aid access, and the release of Israeli hostages being held by Hamas.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Rooted in principles of mutual aid, member ownership, and not-for-profit service, credit unions were built to prioritize people over profit.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2025
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The new tariffs affect not only steel, aluminum, and appliances but also critical construction items like gypsum and concrete.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Adjunct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjunct. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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