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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These appendages can accelerate up to 23 meters per second (or 50 miles per hour), with the force generated equivalent to that of a bullet fired from a gun.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The boneless appendage is packed with muscles, allowing elephants to do everything from peeling bananas to picking up objects to making trumpeting noises.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024
Third place went to Chris Romaine for an image of a cannabis plant leaf, which reveals cannabinoid vesicles as pink bubbles on hair-like plant appendages called trichomes.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2024
Assuming that wrinkles help with trunk flexibility, this would be consistent with other differences between the species—namely, that African elephants have two finger-like appendages at the ends of their trunks that allow for small pinching maneuvers, while Asian elephants have just one.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The boneless appendage is packed with muscles, allowing elephants to do everything from peeling bananas to picking up objects to making trumpeting noises.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024
Third place went to Chris Romaine for an image of a cannabis plant leaf, which reveals cannabinoid vesicles as pink bubbles on hair-like plant appendages called trichomes.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2024
Assuming that wrinkles help with trunk flexibility, this would be consistent with other differences between the species—namely, that African elephants have two finger-like appendages at the ends of their trunks that allow for small pinching maneuvers, while Asian elephants have just one.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 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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Her accessories and glam made just as much of an impact; spaceship earrings, rings by EFFY Jewelry, her signature red lip and glitter freckles from Fazit Beauty completed the look.Catherine Santino, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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So, even though you may be tempted to try and reach for yield or higher returns elsewhere (like in the stock market), sticking with one of the aforementioned types of investment vehicles continues to be the best option.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 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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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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“Appendage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendage. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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