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as in assistant
a person who helps a more skilled person
serving as an adjunct to the congressional delegation on its fact-finding mission
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as in option
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
you can spend a lot on camera accessories, but this nifty little battery recharger is the one adjunct that will pay for itself
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as in supplementary
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Recent Examples of adjunct
Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Anticommunism and counterterrorism were the right approaches, but the disproportionate focus on them led American policymakers to ignore other compelling issues or to see them as mere adjuncts to the overarching strategic priority.
—Richard Fontaine, Foreign Affairs, 2 Nov. 2021
Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
Charlie Fink is a consultant, columnist, author, and adjunct, covering AI, XR, and the Metaverse for Forbes.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The new museum will focus on modern art, as an adjunct to the Pinacoteca di Brera, one of Italy’s most important cultural centers with works by Raphael, Bellini, Titian, and Caravaggio.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Anticommunism and counterterrorism were the right approaches, but the disproportionate focus on them led American policymakers to ignore other compelling issues or to see them as mere adjuncts to the overarching strategic priority.
—Richard Fontaine, Foreign Affairs, 2 Nov. 2021
Adjective
Barger, diversity, equity and inclusion consultant and an adjunct professor at California State University, East Bay, in an article for EdSource, a nonprofit newsroom covering equity in education.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
Charlie Fink is a consultant, columnist, author, and adjunct, covering AI, XR, and the Metaverse for Forbes.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjunct
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Lead assistant coach David Adelman took on head coaching duties for the Nuggets in New Orleans, where the court was painted blue for their first NBA Cup game.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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The new system lets users ask questions about NASA’s satellite data in plain English, similar to chatting with a virtual assistant.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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An even safer option is to paint or draw on pumpkins instead of carving them.Sarah Darby, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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There are certainly alternatives to chlorine and chloramines, which come with their own benefits and detriments: many European countries disinfect their water with ozone, and McCurry says that another option is the use of UV light.Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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Even though some Roomba models cost more than full-size vacuum cleaners, they’re still only meant for supplementary cleaning.Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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However, the girders also sport supplementary dampers attached on either side.New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2024
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Those who leave child care have gone on to work as elementary or middle school teachers, teacher's assistants, nurses, home health aides, or even cashiers, the MTF wrote, citing a recent Rappaport Institute report.Steph Solis, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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While it was not immediately known who could run to replace Barnes, one name being mentioned by some is former state Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr., who was an aide to Whitmer and lost a race to fill Slotkin's U.S. House seat last week to former state Sen. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte.Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024
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Early 2024 Cyber Monday fashion, beauty deals Clothing, accessories, beauty products and swanky luggage to carry it all in, these major retailers have the following Cyber Monday deals: Béis Travel, save money with this coupon code Flying anywhere soon?John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Fashion Pop-Ups Ferrari Boutique at Bellagio: Returning for the second year, the Ferrari Boutique is back exclusively for race weekend, featuring a pop-up shopping experience which houses men's and women's collections, luxury leather accessories, one-of-a-kind items and signed collectible pieces.Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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If dry spells occur during this time, provide supplemental irrigation to prevent bud drop.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
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The plan-by-plan variation in supplemental benefits adds to the confusion.Maya Goldman, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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But these tools didn't get the full picture and were more like functional aids than strategic assets.Ron Cameron, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Despite his short tenure in the Senate, Vance became known as one of the chamber's leading critics of additional federal aid for Ukraine, arguing the effort mirrored misguided support for the War in Iraq.Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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Furniture, appliances, and other household items can also be donated to Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore program.Whizy Kim, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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Videos of the store in other countries show aisles jammed with thousands of products that range from household goods and furniture to appliances, electronics, beauty products, toys and gardening supplies.Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Adjunct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjunct. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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