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also accessary
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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
bought a new car with lots of high-tech accessories
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as in accomplice
one associated with another in wrongdoing
two accessories, the driver of the getaway car and the dishonest bank teller, were charged in the robbery case
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as in auxiliary
available to supply something extra when needed
most phone services offer accessory features such as call-waiting
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Recent Examples of accessory
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2025
All accessories featured in the curation are available online.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Sep. 2024
Ultimately, the accessory trend didn’t maintain its hold on later generations in England or other places.
—Carol A. Grissom, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Noun
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.
—Adjective
Carmel plans to take another look at how accessory dwelling units, otherwise known as granny flats, could fit into the city — about four years after an ordinance that would loosen rules around their construction was voted down by the city council.
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Trusted resale sites like StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats usually have plenty of options (and with surprisingly affordable prices).—
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Tilt them up for a loveseat, or lay them down flat for more seating options for you and your guests.—
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Police in Louisiana believe the suspect accused of murdering a TV reporter in town to cover the Super Bowl planned numerous drugging schemes over several years with an accomplice, according to a report.—
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Listen to this article Gary man charged as accomplice in Howell murder A Gary man faces charges as an accomplice in a woman’s murder at the Willows Apartments.—
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The headphones have Bluetooth capabilities to wirelessly pair to your phone, but they can also be connected to audio sources with the 3.5mm auxiliary cord that’s included — perfect for connecting to the plane monitors for in-flight entertainment.—
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The amenities will include four grass fields with specialized lighting, field-goal posts, scoreboards and bleachers, one auxiliary grass field, one state-of-the-art championship field with an artificial surface, and locker rooms, concessions and restrooms.—
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However, additional analyses of data from the Women’s Health Initiative along with results from further studies pointed researchers to a theory called the timing hypothesis, which suggests that the risks and benefits of hormone therapy depend on when treatment begins.—
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This article has been updated with additional information and remarks.—
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Read the full Capricorn Daily Horoscope Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Releasing attachment to the outcome?—
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But beyond that, there's no evidence that Trump has any core principles, attachments, or goals.—
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Denmark may even have been one of the region’s leading central powers, with England and Sweden as peripheral outposts.—
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Calendar functions can be adjusted both clockwise and counter-clockwise, while a peripheral oscillating weight maintains a slim profile while still giving the watch a 72-hour power reserve.—
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Join 709 others in the comments View Comments That includes, among others, toys, communication equipment such as smartphones, computers and a wide range of other consumer electronics.—
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Similarly, when optimal maintenance and upgrade schedules aren’t maintained, critical equipment can fail.—
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Save the data deep dives for supplementary materials or in support of audience questions that arise.—
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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.—
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“Accessory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessory. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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