as in accessories
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 appendages
As much as possible, workers were meant to be mere appendages of decision-making managers, components of capital’s machinery.
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Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
The way all of these appendages of a concept stretch and reach.
—Virginia Evans, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Rubber tubing inside one of the fountain’s hollow concrete appendages may have ignited while using a torch to take the structure apart, according to workers.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026
Fossils from these most special locations not only show body outlines and external textures but also preserve details from appendages and internal organs, from eyes and gills to guts and nerve networks.
—Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 1 May 2026
Scorpions are armed with dual front pincers (technically known as chelae or pedipalp appendages) and a venom-injecting telson, or stinger, on the posterior of their tail.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Both species are part of what scientists now believe were enormous, finned octopuses that used paddle-like appendages on their heads to move through ancient oceans.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Aquilegia, its scientific name, is derived from the Latin word for eagle since those same appendages are said to resemble an eagle’s talons as well.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Both literally and figuratively, these appendages are the hook of the cucumber.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
The way all of these appendages of a concept stretch and reach.
—Virginia Evans, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Rubber tubing inside one of the fountain’s hollow concrete appendages may have ignited while using a torch to take the structure apart, according to workers.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026
Fossils from these most special locations not only show body outlines and external textures but also preserve details from appendages and internal organs, from eyes and gills to guts and nerve networks.
—Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 1 May 2026
Scorpions are armed with dual front pincers (technically known as chelae or pedipalp appendages) and a venom-injecting telson, or stinger, on the posterior of their tail.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Both species are part of what scientists now believe were enormous, finned octopuses that used paddle-like appendages on their heads to move through ancient oceans.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Aquilegia, its scientific name, is derived from the Latin word for eagle since those same appendages are said to resemble an eagle’s talons as well.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Both literally and figuratively, these appendages are the hook of the cucumber.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appendages
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The collection featured packable men’s and women’s apparel and accessories in turquoise, navy, red and yellow; graphic prints fluid silhouettes and premium fabrics, and was an example of Banana gaining consumer relevance by tying into what was a popular television series.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Luckily, Amazon is already packed with markdowns on everything from luggage and travel accessories to comfortable shoes and airport-ready outfits just in time for summer vacations.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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If the divorce paperwork does not address the loan, or if your former spouse cannot qualify to refinance, talk with your family law attorney about your options.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Following community debate over safety versus access to alternative mobility options, city leaders in La Mesa voted to ban e-bike use for riders under 12.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Oakland County officials say homeowners who were under an advisory now need to flush their water, clean and flush appliances that use water, clean their hot water tanks and replace water filters throughout the home.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Replace multiple appliances with simple devices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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“Appendages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendages. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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