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as in gadgets
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use
since the invention of the cork, all manner of appliances have been invented for the extraction of these sometimes troublesome stoppers
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as in accessories
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
an appliance that allows the machine to be used as a sander
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Recent Examples of appliances
Losing fights to couches, appliances, bed frames.
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Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Unplugging these large appliances risks spoiling everything inside.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
But the proliferation of programmatic ads has raised concerns about privacy, including about smart appliances collecting data, such as smart TVs taking screenshots of what users are watching.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Stores carry everything from clothuing and shoes to housewares and small appliances, sporting goods, electronics, books, media and more.
—Jeffrey Miller, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
This creates a protective barrier that repels fingerprints and gives your appliances a sparkling finish.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
The price of dishwashers, along with most appliances, has seen a long-term, shallow downward trend, making such purchases even more affordable.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The result was one of the most transformative kitchen appliances in history, not because of new technology but because someone recognized an everyday problem—slow, inefficient cooking—applied a seemingly unrelated observation, and created a solution.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2025
Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Unplugging these large appliances risks spoiling everything inside.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
But the proliferation of programmatic ads has raised concerns about privacy, including about smart appliances collecting data, such as smart TVs taking screenshots of what users are watching.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Stores carry everything from clothuing and shoes to housewares and small appliances, sporting goods, electronics, books, media and more.
—Jeffrey Miller, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
This creates a protective barrier that repels fingerprints and gives your appliances a sparkling finish.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
The price of dishwashers, along with most appliances, has seen a long-term, shallow downward trend, making such purchases even more affordable.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The result was one of the most transformative kitchen appliances in history, not because of new technology but because someone recognized an everyday problem—slow, inefficient cooking—applied a seemingly unrelated observation, and created a solution.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appliances
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The Arts District Market This store will sell a variety of travel necessities, including tech gadgets and small items.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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What this means for you This research brings us closer to safe, at-home or small-scale recycling kits that could recover silver from old gadgets.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Material to be covered includes choosing the right camera, choosing compatible accessories and techniques to produce pleasing night sky photographs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Tools Shop your favorite category or keep scrolling for the year's very best hot tools, makeup brushes, and hair accessories.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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These options let the computer randomly generate numbers for you.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Nonetheless, the Fed's cut opens up options for the People's Bank of China, Xu said, expecting China to press ahead with monetary easing in the medium term, given its domestic economic challenges.—
Lim Hui Jie,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Appliances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appliances. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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