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also adaptors
as in accessories
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
adapters for the food mixer include a meat grinder and an ice cream maker
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Recent Examples of adapters
Tesla Supercharger access is included, and adapters will be available for charging at CCS stations.
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Stephen Edelstein, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
The great players have to be great adapters because baseball serves up near-constant tests of nimbleness.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Rather than packing a traditional Type B to Type M and C converter, find adapters that have USB and USB-C ports as well to minimize electronic bulk in your suitcase.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
The complex process, requiring two Starships equipped with docking adapters to meet up in orbit to transfer hundreds of tons of super-cooled propellant, is necessary for Starship to reach distant destinations like Mars.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
The Bose and Sony headphones come with fully protective travel cases that hold extras, like charging cables and adapters.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
The versatile magnetic mount has 360° adjustment, and adapters enable installation on non-metallic tent awning poles or wooden posts.
—New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026
Wired headphones, chargers, and adapters go here, so you’ll never be stuck rummaging through a tote bag for an EU-compatible plug at the gate again.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Extra adapters were available for $299.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Stephen Edelstein, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
The great players have to be great adapters because baseball serves up near-constant tests of nimbleness.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Rather than packing a traditional Type B to Type M and C converter, find adapters that have USB and USB-C ports as well to minimize electronic bulk in your suitcase.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
The complex process, requiring two Starships equipped with docking adapters to meet up in orbit to transfer hundreds of tons of super-cooled propellant, is necessary for Starship to reach distant destinations like Mars.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
The Bose and Sony headphones come with fully protective travel cases that hold extras, like charging cables and adapters.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
The versatile magnetic mount has 360° adjustment, and adapters enable installation on non-metallic tent awning poles or wooden posts.
—New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026
Wired headphones, chargers, and adapters go here, so you’ll never be stuck rummaging through a tote bag for an EU-compatible plug at the gate again.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Extra adapters were available for $299.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapters
Noun
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Beyond the accessories, texture and tailoring take center stage for black-tie dressing.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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But even the most run-of-the-mill floral dress can feel surprisingly fresh when it’s paired with trendy accessories.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If no one is giving you money, or loaning you money, or granting you money, well, the options for where a microbudget feature’s money comes from are very few.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
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Just to jog your memory, the Edit window in Apple’s native Photos app currently offers options like Adjust, Filters, Crop, and Clean Up.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Even small surges, repeated over time, can slowly degrade appliances.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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Medical equipment and home appliances were also removed.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Adapters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapters. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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