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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as in subordinate
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as in cutter
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Recent Examples of auxiliary
Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Bands are judged on such things as general effect, music, visuals, percussion and auxiliary, according to the association.
—Dan Basso, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024
U-T Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2024
The five auxiliaries are the Associated Students, University Enterprises Inc., University Union, University Foundation at Sac State and Capital Public Radio.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 10 May 2024
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Adjective
Grand Canyon reported tuition revenue of $1.8 billion for the fiscal year ending in June 2024, and revenue from auxiliary enterprises—including golf, hotel, and its arena—of $14.2 million.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Bands are judged on such things as general effect, music, visuals, percussion and auxiliary, according to the association.
—Dan Basso, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
Founded in the 1950s, the auxiliary supports The Salvation Army’s social service programs through fundraising, donations, and volunteer efforts.
—U-T Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2024
The five auxiliaries are the Associated Students, University Enterprises Inc., University Union, University Foundation at Sac State and Capital Public Radio.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 10 May 2024
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And while the Federal Communications Commission has given the company more breathing room to reach coverage targets, that also pushes out the timeframe for generating additional revenues.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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The company intends to raise additional funds through public or private offerings to support its operations and business plan.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Consider implementing 360-degree assessments to gather insights from peers, subordinates and supervisors.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Not wanting to be the bad guy, Paul took all of on his subordinates’ undesirable chores, ultimately injuring himself in the process.Andy Swift, TVLine, 14 Oct. 2024
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Cord cutters can watch the match on any live TV streaming service that carries CBS, including DirecTV Stream, Fubo or Hulu + Live TV.Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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Rotary cutter: on sale for $14.94 Original price: $20.99 When cutting straight lines, a pair of scissors doesn’t always do the trick.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Ultimately, the accessory trend didn’t maintain its hold on later generations in England or other places.Carol A. Grissom, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Running works the muscles of the legs primarily but also uses accessory muscles of the core and arms.Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
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The show about Southern gas station attendants and diner waitresses ran for a year, and then refueled to go out on tour.Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Nov. 2024
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One thing is certain: Hinton takes pride in his work, always handling device check in the morning rather than delegating it to a junior attendant.Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Over the next 308 days, the men faced starvation and frostbite as Shackleton recruited five crew members to make the treacherous journey in a lifeboat to seek help on the South Atlantic island of South Georgia.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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But their stint in orbit was extended so that their Dragon spacecraft could serve as an emergency lifeboat for two astronauts who flew to space aboard Boeing's Starliner capsule.Denise Chow, NBC News, 23 Oct. 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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Spanning the 20th century, the story follows Emma Harte, who goes from a teenage servant in Yorkshire to a retail magnate and is faced with deciding who should carry on her legacy.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
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The narrative is framed by Mr. Lockwood, a tenant at Thrushcross Grange, who learns about the tumultuous history of Wuthering Heights through Nelly Dean, a longtime servant.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Auxiliary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auxiliary. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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