as in tendency
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
left to her own devices she'd eat at a fast-food restaurant every night of the week
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Recent Examples of devices
The combination of IoT and AI enables connected devices to collect, analyze and act on data in real-time.
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Rahul Saluja, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Just in time for Christmas, certain members of Congress are hard at work in their policy shops, fashioning a massive lump of cybersecurity coal with which to gift American users of electronic devices.
—David Williams, National Review, 26 Dec. 2024
The ability to use these features across multiple Apple devices ensures continuity and accessibility in various situations, from phone calls to in-person conversations.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
These small devices connect with phones or other devices nearby and, with the appropriate mobile or desktop app, show their location.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Tech-friendly beauty devices will bring on your best glow yet—our must-have pick is the Theraface Pro facial set, at 30% off.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Some services will pay you even if your devices are not working.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
Health insurers, too, are increasingly paying to address social determinants of health beyond hospitalizations, physician services, prescription drugs and medical devices.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
In preparation for those changes, Maximum Protection is being updated on millions more devices as Samsung locks down more of its ecosystem and install base.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Rahul Saluja, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Just in time for Christmas, certain members of Congress are hard at work in their policy shops, fashioning a massive lump of cybersecurity coal with which to gift American users of electronic devices.
—David Williams, National Review, 26 Dec. 2024
The ability to use these features across multiple Apple devices ensures continuity and accessibility in various situations, from phone calls to in-person conversations.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
These small devices connect with phones or other devices nearby and, with the appropriate mobile or desktop app, show their location.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Tech-friendly beauty devices will bring on your best glow yet—our must-have pick is the Theraface Pro facial set, at 30% off.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Some services will pay you even if your devices are not working.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
Health insurers, too, are increasingly paying to address social determinants of health beyond hospitalizations, physician services, prescription drugs and medical devices.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
In preparation for those changes, Maximum Protection is being updated on millions more devices as Samsung locks down more of its ecosystem and install base.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devices
Noun
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Beyond The Basics Successful investing requires mastering behavioral tendencies, and effective retirement planning demands a clear view of your financial reality.—
Wayne Anderman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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And so, your natural tendency to believe that everyone is operating in good faith takes a real beating.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His aptitude for pitching, Cotham said, was more advanced than anyone he’s known at that age.—
Matt Gelb,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Jordan Bianchi and Jeff Gluck, The Athletic: Gluck took Christopher Bell, citing the upped numbers of Toyotas on the road this year and Bell’s aptitude as an all-around racer.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2025
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This told them that all coral structures take their shape from individual polyps’ microscopic inclinations.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 Feb. 2025
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His geopolitical inclinations have not changed, and his antidemocratic tendencies have only gotten worse.—
HAL BRANDS,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Even in recognizing his affinity for James Cagney, whose button-nose and short stature contrasted against his bombastic presence, Hackman is registering the type of Hollywood actor that created a space for themselves rather than worked to fit any mold.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
1 Mar. 2025
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Trump’s personal affinity for dictators was apparent early on.—
Garry Kasparov,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Ennis has just repeated to Jack a few lines from his long-dead mother, to whom shows of affection did not come particularly naturally but whose spirit arises, nevertheless, to deliver a benediction that the living woman would have meant as mere domestic ritual.—
Michael Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Just how much affection do Forest fans hold for someone who brought moments of joy with a strong and likeable team, but didn’t win anything and who was, to put things diplomatically, something of a Marmite personality?—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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If convicted, Mangione will have solidified a fateful decision to give in to murderous impulses and thrown away a promising future, totally ruining his own life.—
Baltimore Sun Editorial Board,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Mar. 2025
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Both medications effectively improve focus, attention, and impulse control, but individual responses and side effects vary.—
T'Keyah Bazin, PharmD,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Court's January 7, 2025 order granting preliminary relief is STAYED pending the disposition of the appeal.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Pending the preparation and disposition of charges, the governor may suspend the mayor for a period not exceeding 30 days.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Devices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devices. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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