adapters

noun

variants also adaptors
plural of adapter
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 Some aftermarket companies have tried selling their own breakaway adapters for electric vehicles, including Tesla. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026 The project also has adapters designed for charging infrastructure in China and North America. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026 The speech is also a kind of litmus test for translators and adaptors, an opportunity for a politically progressive character to let rip not simply against general human hypocrisy but against the particular sins of a moment. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 It’s all enhanced by Flanagan, who’s become one of the go-to King adaptors in the business. — Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026 Once Tesla opened part of its charger network, which is the North American Charging Standard, to cars that were made by other manufacturers, carmakers started producing adapters for people who had EVs that had older CCS ports. — Keith Laing, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 Each design requires a different combination of adapters and modules depending on its complexity and purpose. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2026 As with most travel adapters, it isn't designed for high-current heating appliances like curling irons or hair dryers. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 These adapters are small but mighty, and have saved me from losing power on multiple occasions. — Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026
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  1. accessories
  2. options
  3. appliances
Noun
  • Pack smarter and travel happier with a set of three packing cubes in beautiful, coordinating Indigo patterns to keep clothes, shoes, accessories and travel items organized and easy to find.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • As nature trades its summer greens for a rich tapestry of amber, rust, burgundy, and gold, our wardrobes are following suit—and with all manner of vibrant, textured, statement-making accessories piled on top.
    — Ciarra Lorren Zatorski, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of accessories
Noun
  • Passes for the 2027 edition will be available in two, three- and four-day options, with presale registration now open.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Of course, when presented with an overwhelming number of options, most of us end up seeking comfort in dependable outfit formulas instead of taking risks.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of options
Noun
  • That’s pragmatic because legacy systems, network appliances, third-party software and cloud services will migrate at different speeds.
    — Scott Alldridge, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Inside the structure were modern, clean energy appliances that promise a healthier, more comfortable, and climate-friendly home.
    — Molly McCrea, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of appliances

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“Adapters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapters. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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