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
If the target triggered the hairlike bristles, then the appendage flaps closed around it until the deed was done.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2025
Paleontologists have long wondered about this strange appendage and its purpose.
—Elizabeth Landau, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
The animation, full of exaggerated appendages and character design that border on the grotesque, is hypnotizing, and the story propels forward with the furious pace of a mighty cyclist.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025
The wholesale American cannibalism of one of its own crucial appendages—the world-famous university system—has begun in earnest.
—Ars Staff, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2025
Paleontologists have long wondered about this strange appendage and its purpose.
—Elizabeth Landau, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
The animation, full of exaggerated appendages and character design that border on the grotesque, is hypnotizing, and the story propels forward with the furious pace of a mighty cyclist.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025
The wholesale American cannibalism of one of its own crucial appendages—the world-famous university system—has begun in earnest.
—Ars Staff, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appendage
Noun
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Trophies and rings are the renowned physical marks of success in American sports, but there’s an accessory that has become just as prevalent in championship-winning locker rooms as the shine of platinum or gold: ‘champagne goggles’.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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In February, Scott pleaded guilty to a felony charge of being an accessory after the fact in the crime.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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With its future coverage options limited, Michigan State created a captive insurance company, Lysander Series, to provide general liability coverage.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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These super-computing facilities have become an important component of modern life, powering everything from smart home appliances to social media to AI chatbots.—
Thomas Grizzetti,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Appendage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendage. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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