as in additional
available to supply something extra when needed
the auditorium has an auxiliary cooling system used only on particularly sweltering days
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1
as in subordinate
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as in cutter
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Recent Examples of auxiliary
Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Local chapters known as auxiliaries played a key part in spreading the AFMRS’s message.
—Jenna Deep, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
In keeping with their theatrical reputation, Nine Inch Nails also began the concert on the auxiliary platform.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Chrissy Davis is the co-president of the auxiliary of Infant Welfare Family Health and is on the board of directors of Infant Welfare Society of Chicago.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Local chapters known as auxiliaries played a key part in spreading the AFMRS’s message.
—Jenna Deep, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
The Coast Guard has more than 43,000 active duty members, 8,000 reservists, and 30,000 auxiliary members.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
In keeping with their theatrical reputation, Nine Inch Nails also began the concert on the auxiliary platform.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auxiliary
Adjective
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In her playoff debut back in Climate Pledge Arena since her exit from the Storm in the offseason, Jewell Loyd had an additional 13 points off the bench.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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That led to additional arrests, all while ICE was opening additional immigrant detention sites in Florida, Indiana, Nebraska, Louisiana, and Tennessee.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For instance, Gilbert was into extreme weather, Kelly said, and had subordinates brief him on terms such as bombogenesis.—
Stefan Fatsis,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
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In pursuing first the transport minister’s former subordinates and then the man himself, Putin was deploying a strategy that has also been seen elsewhere, including at the defense ministry.—
ANDREI KOLESNIKOV,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Compared to the cutter, which hit the zone 57% of the time, his changeup had a stark 17% zone rate.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Sauer has six pitches in his arsenal, mainly relying on a cutter, four-seam fastball, slider and sinker while also mixing in a split finger and occasional curveball.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Apple is also expanding the iPhone 17 Pro accessory lineup with new TechWoven and Silicone cases as well as a Crossbody Strap made from recycled yarn.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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This one from Chasing Paper’s collaboration with accessory designer Susan Alexandra — who’s know for her full-of-life, color-happy designs — is playful and put-together in equal measure.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For those looking to relax in the pool area, there are seven cabanas stocked with bottled water, unlimited sunscreen products, after-sun lotion, private TVs, and a dedicated VIP attendant.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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In the baby’s room, machines accumulated, along with all the attendants who cared for the machines.—
Rachel Pearson,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For a good part of the show, the action takes place with the four leads onstage confined to a lifeboat.—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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The lunar module became their lifeboat to hurtle back to Earth.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Third, the letter writer and her family might want to consider engaging a geriatric care manager who could help them to identify supplementary services and connections in the local community that could go at least some way to alleviating her isolation.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Third, something the letter writer and her family might want to consider engaging a geriatric care manager who could help them to identify supplementary services and connections in the local community that could go at least some way to alleviating her isolation.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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He was inspired by an early scene from the TV show, when the estate’s staff hosted a servant’s ball at Christmastime.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Since 2010, fans have followed the family of the Earl of Grantham, Robert Crawley (Hugh Bonneville), and their servants through six television seasons and three films.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Auxiliary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auxiliary. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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