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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 gadgets
Rather than functioning as stand-alone gadgets, the glasses are designed to extend the apps and services consumers already use through Gemini and Android XR.
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Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Too often, modern technologies, like inter-device connectivity and artificial intelligence, are shoehorned into gadgets that would be more intuitive to use, affordable, accessible, and/or durable without them.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
Players can lean into quiet infiltration with gadgets and disguises, or push for direct firefights and rooftop chase sequences when the situation calls for it.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Amazon’s early Memorial Day discounts include comfy fashion staples, beauty favorites, practical home upgrades, and kitchen gadgets that make everyday life easier.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
From clever watermelon slicers to brushes designed to slide into tight crevices, shop more surprisingly useful gadgets below.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Easter eggs are few and far between on modern gadgets, but Valve managed to squeeze one into its Steam Controller that reviewers didn't catch.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 14 May 2026
These 11 handy gadgets, tasty ingredients and practical tools will soon be your favorite bakers’ newest kitchen indispensables.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 12 May 2026
Sean Hollister is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys.
—Sean Hollister, The Verge, 11 May 2026
Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Too often, modern technologies, like inter-device connectivity and artificial intelligence, are shoehorned into gadgets that would be more intuitive to use, affordable, accessible, and/or durable without them.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
Players can lean into quiet infiltration with gadgets and disguises, or push for direct firefights and rooftop chase sequences when the situation calls for it.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Amazon’s early Memorial Day discounts include comfy fashion staples, beauty favorites, practical home upgrades, and kitchen gadgets that make everyday life easier.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
From clever watermelon slicers to brushes designed to slide into tight crevices, shop more surprisingly useful gadgets below.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Easter eggs are few and far between on modern gadgets, but Valve managed to squeeze one into its Steam Controller that reviewers didn't catch.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 14 May 2026
These 11 handy gadgets, tasty ingredients and practical tools will soon be your favorite bakers’ newest kitchen indispensables.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 12 May 2026
Sean Hollister is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys.
—Sean Hollister, The Verge, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gadgets
Noun
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Police found his backpack with various tools.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Oakland County officials say homeowners who were under an advisory now need to flush their water, clean and flush appliances that use water, clean their hot water tanks and replace water filters throughout the home.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Replace multiple appliances with simple devices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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These small-but-mighty gizmos and gadgets are all under $10 and arrive with fast Prime shipping.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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In this pre-synthesizer age, Bebe and Louis Barron utilized a mind-blowing selection of electronic gizmos to create a unique collage of otherworldly noise.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The collection featured packable men’s and women’s apparel and accessories in turquoise, navy, red and yellow; graphic prints fluid silhouettes and premium fabrics, and was an example of Banana gaining consumer relevance by tying into what was a popular television series.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Luckily, Amazon is already packed with markdowns on everything from luggage and travel accessories to comfortable shoes and airport-ready outfits just in time for summer vacations.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
Noun
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These genius contraptions help remove moisture from the air and can make a big difference in cooling down the house.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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There are a million and one videos of ag workers across Asia using the engines—often sourced from Yanmar and Kubota—to power wagons and irrigation pumps, among other contraptions.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There will also be a distinct set of widgets for each of the Camera app’s capture modes.—
Stevie Bonifield,
The Verge,
12 May 2026
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Accessing data from other apps in the car will be easier as well due to the addition of widgets.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
Noun
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One man’s modernity is, of course, another’s degradation, and, as dinner was served, the conversation turned to such recent innovations as ghost runners, pitch clocks, and robot umps, none of them to Murray’s liking.—
Ben McGrath,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The film strikes an elegant balance between providing context for his innovations and letting the work do the talking, resulting in one of the more entertaining art documentaries that this critic has ever seen.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
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Some of the visceral mechanisms that gave it life have to be discarded.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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To counter it effectively, defensive mechanisms must operate within the same paradigm.—
Wyles Daniel
May 19,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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“Gadgets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadgets. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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