as in tool
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use
she tried out a new gadget for weeding the garden
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Recent Examples of gadget
Tech Fix Minimalist gadgets like the new Light Phone III, a smartphone that barely does anything, promise to help us focus.
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Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Meta, Amazon and Alphabet also produce consumer gadgets but make billions of dollars annually from ads purchased by brands in other countries, which some analysts say could also drop if these advertisers pull back spending.
—Los Angeles Times, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
Originally produced by American retailer ThinkGeek, the gadget is now a rare and sought-after piece among fans of the franchise.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Spring cleaning can be a breeze with the right gadget.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
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Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Meta, Amazon and Alphabet also produce consumer gadgets but make billions of dollars annually from ads purchased by brands in other countries, which some analysts say could also drop if these advertisers pull back spending.
—Los Angeles Times, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
Originally produced by American retailer ThinkGeek, the gadget is now a rare and sought-after piece among fans of the franchise.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Spring cleaning can be a breeze with the right gadget.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gadget
Noun
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The supplements are a crucial tool for averting malnutrition.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2025
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Their conversation with Frost helped alter the public perception of meditation from a niche spiritual pursuit into a practical tool for personal growth.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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And Jacky Jiang, with the appliance maker Guangdong Kinwing Electric Industrial Co.,Ltd., said his firm got smashed with an avalanche of cancellations when U.S. tariffs hit 125%.—
Aowen Cao,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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Some stocks that could benefit from government easing include BYD Electronic, a maker of high-tech products including mobile handsets, or Haier Smart Home, a smart home appliance company, according to Goldman Sachs.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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The site features new deals each and every day on just about every kind of gadget, gizmo, and appliance out there.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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The hotel also rents an array of gadgets and gizmos: Game Boys, virtual-reality gizmos, iPads, and even red-light masks.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
4 Apr. 2025
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This little contraption hooks onto the tray table to give your legs a more natural, elevated position.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
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Ditch the giant Hula-Hoop in Vegas Even though Fremont Street’s pedestrian mall resembles a circus, the Las Vegas City Council does not permit such cirque contraptions as unicycles or Hula-Hoops wider than 4 feet.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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The widget can be QuickNotes, stocks, news, or a map, and each has its limitations.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
25 Mar. 2025
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Like on Apple Watch, these complications/widgets will show glanceable information like weather, next calendar event, step count, etc.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The classic Birk marries a cowboy boot (another very of the moment accessory) with this chic pair of sandals.—
Brie Schwartz,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2025
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Grab some grill accessories on sale under $15 below.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pointer Authentication is a security mechanism designed to resist memory disclosure attacks, says Adam Boynton, senior security strategy manager EMEIA at Jamf told me.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the 2015 deal ensured through a number of mechanisms that Iran’s nuclear program would be exclusively peaceful.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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The great innovation of The Last of Us Part II was this switch in perspectives, which continues throughout the game.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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This means celebrating what makes our city unique, such as its history and culture, while fostering innovation and growth to meet future challenges.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Gadget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadget. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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