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
Meanwhile, moths, mantises, and cicadas gather auditory information from similar appendages on their thoraxes or abdomens.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 Oct. 2025
Yet a generation later, these aging bent cops keep getting caught with, not just their hands but all their bodily appendages, in the cookie jar.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
Gerta, as a historical figure, is primarily known as an appendage to Maria’s career.
—Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
When Jets safety Malachi Moore went to tackle Hill, the wideout’s leg got caught underneath him, mangling the appendage in the process.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appendage
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Perhaps her greatest accessory of all time, the 2026 version was ultra-sleek with a left side part and a strand of hair hanging down in front of her face.—
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The look was made modern by a simple black manicure—nail artist Tom Bachik used Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Le Diable en Chanel—the perfect accessory to her feathery black and cream off-the-shoulder dress.—
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Take a cue from Nicole Kidman and swap bulky trainers for a sleeker option that styles effortlessly from the plane to wherever the day takes you.—
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Silver plans are a middle-tier option that the ACA marketplaces offer for qualifying consumers.—
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However, the appliance’s internal temperature was too warm at 50 degrees.—
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The work triangle has origins dating back to the 19th century, but in a space that now serves diverse purposes and is filled with technology and appliances that didn’t exist when it was created, is the kitchen work triangle still relevant?—
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“Appendage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendage. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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