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also accessary
1
as in option
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
bought a new car with lots of high-tech accessories
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2
as in accomplice
one associated with another in wrongdoing
two accessories, the driver of the getaway car and the dishonest bank teller, were charged in the robbery case
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as in auxiliary
available to supply something extra when needed
most phone services offer accessory features such as call-waiting
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Recent Examples of accessory
ABC News,
27 June 2026
The latest government inflation data show that prices for computer software and accessories have surged by more than 14% over the last year.
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Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Gillian Lang has been an Airbnb host for about a year in Providence, renting out an accessory dwelling unit that features a living/dining area with a bathroom/bedroom, and its own entry.
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Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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Noun
Turn everyday walks into full-body workouts with weighted accessories from Jetti.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
The latest government inflation data show that prices for computer software and accessories have surged by more than 14% over the last year.
—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Adjective
Take after Holmes’ accessory game for a fraction of the cost with this slouchy shoulder bag at Amazon.
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Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Gillian Lang has been an Airbnb host for about a year in Providence, renting out an accessory dwelling unit that features a living/dining area with a bathroom/bedroom, and its own entry.
—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessory
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With retail prices starting around $19,000 for entry models and climbing past $100,000 for advanced ones, rentals offer a more accessible option.
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Shop the comfortable, chic outfit-polisher in five color options, plus more Italian leather flats under $100.
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In November 1998, after a five-month trial, Patrizia and her four accomplices were found guilty of premeditated murder.
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The attacker, Roman Lavrynovych, was found guilty Monday alongside his accomplice.
Adjective
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Yesterday, the Sun asked this question of a wide variety of people – an auxiliary policeman, a protest marcher, a steelworker, a politician, a barber, a bridegroom, a bootblack and others.
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Rodriguez almost played as an auxiliary right-back instead of an orthodox right-winger, dropping deep and dictating play.
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Lightweight and easily portable, this cleaner can tackle stains in carpets as well as upholstered furniture, appliances and other surfaces.
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But in the kitchen, things go awry again when some sauce boils over onto a burner, activating a safety suppression feature that automatically shuts down the appliance for a half-hour.
Adjective
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Why the Special Olympics airlift exists Travel can be stressful for anybody, but for athletes on their way to competition who also have special accessibility needs, there are additional levels of complication.
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Every additional dataset helps the robot improve its ability to manipulate objects like a human hand.
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The battery can now be charged at Tesla Supercharger stations with a fast-charging NACS adapter, a huge benefit from the 2021 version.
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The switch-up left behind a trail of expensive hardware, including SLS's upgraded Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) and the adapter meant to fit it to the SLS rocket, a larger launch tower, and Gateway's Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) module.
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The National Marrow Donor Program had matched him with a woman battling a rare blood disease, calling on him to donate peripheral blood stem cells through a long blood draw.
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The flare-up quickly transformed Lebanon from a peripheral concern into a central question hanging over the Iran war and the nascent peace talks.
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The public evidence—exhibits, hearings, et cetera—was piled into the supplementary volumes.
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For the dependency support test, basic and supplementary Medicare benefits are not counted as support.
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“Accessory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessory. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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