adjuncts

noun

plural of adjunct
1
as in assistants
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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2
as in options
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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Recent Examples of adjuncts The Cornell chapter of the AAUP represents faculty, adjuncts, librarians, post-doctoral candidates and academic staff at Cornell University. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 Any adjuncts already teaching these subjects could continue to do so if the Oklahoma State Board of Education grants their district a waiver and the teacher completes training in the science of reading, according to the law. — Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 21 Sep. 2026 Proton Docs and Proton Sheets exist as adjuncts to Proton Drive, much like Google Docs and Google Sheets with Google Drive. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 Yet there is something singularly unbecoming about a franchise as American as Superman (and its adjuncts) being willfully stripped of its patriotism and good cheer. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026 Unions representing graduate workers, adjuncts and non-tenure-track instructors have organized in recent years at several campuses, including New York University, Columbia and Harvard. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026 The Zaire vaccines and therapeutics that have become available since are adjuncts to it. — John Drake, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026 Agnes, the tender, bristling English associate about which this film spins, does have the wardrobe and wit of my favorite adjuncts. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026 House Bill 4427 would allow school districts that currently employ adjuncts who are teaching a core curriculum course to apply for waivers from the Oklahoma State Board of Education. — Alexia Aston, Oklahoman, 7 Apr. 2026
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  1. assistants
  2. options
  3. aides
  4. accessories
  5. apprentices
  6. appliances
  7. aids
  8. deputies
Noun
  • That content becomes useful proof for shoppers and a clearer authority signal for AI assistants than another polished brand promo.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Those services usually cover assistants who help people with daily tasks such as bathing, laundry or cooking.
    — Ana Ceballos Follow, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of assistants
Noun
  • This is because both options provide access to capital based on the value of a business’s assets rather than relying on profitability or owner credit scores.
    — Andrew Coon, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • And for options that can please any giftee on your list, check out gourmet food calendars filled with decadent chocolates, loose-leaf teas, jams and jellies, and more.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of options
Noun
  • Another member was censured for his interactions with two female aides on his staff.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Many senior Democrats blamed her, along with the rest of the family and his close aides, for hiding his condition.
    — Azadeh Moaveni, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of aides
Noun
  • The fashion double act perfectly fit the rhythm of a musician whose personal style has become increasingly eclectic, oscillating between oversized sportswear, collegiate staples, rare archival finds, and extraordinarily expensive accessories.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The roughly 2,000-square-foot store carries women’s ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes and accessories from names including Alaïa, Bottega Veneta, Celine, Chloé, Khaite and Loewe.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of accessories
Noun
  • Built with the help of his apprentices, the complex was designed to blend into the surrounding Sonoran Desert, using local stone in a construction style known as desert masonry.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026
  • For carpenters, delays and poor weather conditions can disrupt the working hours apprentices need to complete their program, causing some to quit.
    — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of apprentices
Noun
  • Panel-ready appliances, dedicated pantry zones, pullout storage and smarter drawer organization all solve the same basic problem, which is having too many things fighting for too little usable space.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Home Harvest is the latest contender in this indoor smart garden space, with two appliances designed to turn microgreens, herbs, and salads into something halfway between a countertop convenience and a gardening project.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of appliances
Noun
  • The incident raised concerns about pedestrian accessibility, particularly for people who use wheelchairs or mobility aids.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Other claims are that the dairy product aids fullness, weight loss and hormone production or regulation.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of aids
Noun
  • While county police officers became deputies under Cordero-Stutz’s authority, county correctional officers remained under Levine Cava’s authority.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Videos posted on social media show deputies also used pepper spray as race attendees surrounded them and threw objects.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of deputies

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