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
The reason is that your internet speed will be divided up across those gadgets.
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David Brinkerhoff, USA Today, 11 June 2025
These days, our pets have as many toys, gadgets, and clothing as some humans.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025
President Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs on goods from countries such as China could also impact the development of new gadgets or consumer appetite to buy new electronics.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
Last year’s event featured gift cards alongside gadget purchases and discounts on AppleCare+ plans.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 10 June 2025
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David Brinkerhoff, USA Today, 11 June 2025
These days, our pets have as many toys, gadgets, and clothing as some humans.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025
President Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs on goods from countries such as China could also impact the development of new gadgets or consumer appetite to buy new electronics.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
Last year’s event featured gift cards alongside gadget purchases and discounts on AppleCare+ plans.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gadget
Noun
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On the other side are anti-AI zealots, contributing an oversized backlash over anyone who uses AI tools in their work.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
13 June 2025
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By using his platform to center healing and hope, Keith is demonstrating how hip-hop—so often seen as a force for expression—can also be a powerful tool in the fight against cancer.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 June 2025
Noun
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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These super-computing facilities have become an important component of modern life, powering everything from smart home appliances to social media to AI chatbots.—
Thomas Grizzetti,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The new gizmo, called the ExpressVote XL, is made by the same firm that manufactures the scanning machines now used by New York City and many other counties in the state, Election Systems & Software.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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Measure your gizmo with the case on to get a sense of correct sizing, and look for a crossbody phone bag that matches the criteria (usually found in the product’s online description).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The robot contraption all hooks up to a motor that Williams controls from a nearby desk.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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But on designer Lauren Nichols’ set, Salvador has a Rube Goldberg contraption to aid him in his quest to recall what matters most.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Redundancy allows managers to see when a single widget is producing an unusual result.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
27 May 2025
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Much like widgets, integrations take just a few clicks to configure.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Trophies and rings are the renowned physical marks of success in American sports, but there’s an accessory that has become just as prevalent in championship-winning locker rooms as the shine of platinum or gold: ‘champagne goggles’.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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The trend is a light-hearted, playful style that can be worn as an accessory.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
Noun
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However, the dog might also be acting out of boredom, using destructive behavior as a coping mechanism.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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One possibility advanced by some justices was to find a different legal mechanism, perhaps a class action, to accomplish essentially the same thing as the nationwide injunctions blocking Trump’s citizenship order.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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For well-resourced jurisdictions, this could spur innovation.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The Trump administration's stance on AI has largely aligned with that of companies, arguing that regulation would stymie innovation.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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“Gadget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadget. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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