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
Their vibrant appendages become tattered and dull.
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Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
But when presented with a shaking appendage, my answer is no.
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Sloane Crosley,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
The appendage will be reattached after its repair.
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Brian Unger,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Organs, arms, appendages, and other complex tissues usually decay rapidly when they’re separated from their host.
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Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
But when presented with a shaking appendage, my answer is no.
—
Sloane Crosley,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
The appendage will be reattached after its repair.
—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Organs, arms, appendages, and other complex tissues usually decay rapidly when they’re separated from their host.
—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for appendage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appendage
Noun
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The designer recently also unveiled a Net-a-porter exclusive footwear capsule with Manolo Blahnik, which combines Blahnik’s craftsmanship across shoes and accessories with Wickstead’s feminine and detailed approach to womenswear.
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That means all the important stuff, along with some smaller accessories like weather-resistant furniture covers.
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With retail prices starting around $19,000 for entry models and climbing past $100,000 for advanced ones, rentals offer a more accessible option.
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Shop the comfortable, chic outfit-polisher in five color options, plus more Italian leather flats under $100.
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Texas lawmakers passed a broad blue law in 1961 that prohibited the sale of 42 categories of goods, including clothing, appliances, housewares and hardware, on both Saturday and Sunday.
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Journeymen plumbers have demonstrated competence across water supply systems, sanitary drainage and venting, storm drainage, gas piping and appliance connections, and heating systems.
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“Appendage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendage. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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