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
This design allows the appendages to fan out underwater, so they can be used like an oar.
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New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
However, not everyone loves the aerial roots, those brown, woody appendages that grow from the nodes on the plant’s stem.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
Reducing the image to points in 3D space means the model can track movement the same way, regardless of the specific robotic appendage.
—Gwendolyn Rak, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Aug. 2025
On their way to engineering, Kirk and La’an encounter Pelia, who brings the grim news that an umbilical-like appendage has begun pumping toxic gas into the ship.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
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New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
However, not everyone loves the aerial roots, those brown, woody appendages that grow from the nodes on the plant’s stem.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
Reducing the image to points in 3D space means the model can track movement the same way, regardless of the specific robotic appendage.
—Gwendolyn Rak, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Aug. 2025
On their way to engineering, Kirk and La’an encounter Pelia, who brings the grim news that an umbilical-like appendage has begun pumping toxic gas into the ship.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for appendage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appendage
Noun
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This roomy backpack offers plenty of space for your laptop, along with front-zip and side pockets for all your travel accessories.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Extra Winter Accessories Your coat closet shouldn't be bursting at the seam with outwear accessories, either.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The service will display the activities of not just stock traders, but also of those trading crypto, options and other assets.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
10 Sep. 2025
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The iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max will be made available in Deep Blue, Cosmic Orange, and Silver color options.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Typhur’s new Sync appliances change that equation entirely.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The price of dishwashers, along with most appliances, has seen a long-term, shallow downward trend, making such purchases even more affordable.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Appendage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendage. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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