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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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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
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.
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Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
The Zaire vaccines and therapeutics that have become available since are adjuncts to it.
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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.
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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.
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Alexia Aston,
Oklahoman,
7 Apr. 2026
The Sun Sentinel reported that Uthmeier obtained a $100,000 adjunct professor contract to teach two hours a week at the University of Florida — far more than other adjuncts.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Under law school rules, new adjuncts teaching more than one course per academic year must receive approval from the full faculty.
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Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
Exhibits are designed as adjuncts to learning standards outlined by the California Department of Education, said Kristine Smith, education and outreach coordinator at the museum.
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Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
Some focused on directly modifying smoking behavior, aligning with standard clinical SC guidelines, and others served as adjuncts to interventions that relied on pharmacotherapy.
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New Atlas,
13 Jan. 2026
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
The Sun Sentinel reported that Uthmeier obtained a $100,000 adjunct professor contract to teach two hours a week at the University of Florida — far more than other adjuncts.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Under law school rules, new adjuncts teaching more than one course per academic year must receive approval from the full faculty.
—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
Exhibits are designed as adjuncts to learning standards outlined by the California Department of Education, said Kristine Smith, education and outreach coordinator at the museum.
—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
Some focused on directly modifying smoking behavior, aligning with standard clinical SC guidelines, and others served as adjuncts to interventions that relied on pharmacotherapy.
—
New Atlas,
13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjuncts
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Others newly added to the professional list include degrees for physical therapy, athletic training, speech-language pathology, physician associates and anesthesiologist assistants.
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Calderón, a big, bald man wearing a gold chain and cross-shaped earrings, sat off to the side, amid an entourage of muscular assistants in polo shirts, poking at his phone.
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In contrast, 529s offer more investing options and withdrawals for qualified expenses are tax free.
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Grab this gorgeous burgundy color or opt for five other options, including animal print and neutral tones.
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The aides allegedly worked for the party instead of doing parliamentary tasks.
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Some aides were pushing him to run for president in 2016 instead.
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Givenchy, for example, unveiled its exclusive seasonal pop-up this June (open through October), offering ready-to-wear apparel, leather goods, accessories, and exclusive couture creations plus bespoke events throughout the season.
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Small appliances like desktop computers, monitors, printers, and accessories consume steady electricity throughout the day and night even when not actively in use.
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Reducing the quantity of new trade workers forced to work as apprentices is the simplest answer to the ratio problem.
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Guests will hear the shuffle of San Francisco outside the windows, phones ringing, and the lingering voices of apprentices or other clients.
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Simply fill up the gas tank at the pump just like a regular passenger vehicle, and the gas appliances fuel directly from there.
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Texas lawmakers passed a broad blue law in 1961 that prohibited the sale of 42 categories of goods, including clothing, appliances, housewares and hardware, on both Saturday and Sunday.
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However, because his hearing aids connected directly to the ringtone, the two ended up wandering around the house, using the changing volume to narrow down its location instead of listening for the phone itself.
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Apple calls it the world’s first end to end hearing health experience built into consumer earbuds, part of a growing lineup of over the counter hearing aids now reshaping how people access treatment.
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The woman had been missing since May 25, when deputies took a report of a missing person in the 900 block of Locust Road.
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Restaurant staff told deputies that Tinucci had been driving the SUV earlier that day.
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“Adjuncts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjuncts. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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