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also gismo
as in gadget
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use
found all sorts of interesting woodworking gizmos in the garage
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Recent Examples of gizmo
In what obviously should’ve been a pack-in title like PlayStation’s done with the Astro series at the launch of its new hardware, Welcome Tour makes for a fun distraction and a good way to test out all the new gizmos in the console.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
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
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
Now, the Entity intends to annihilate humanity in four days unless it can be taken offline by a key that accesses a gizmo in the Arctic Sea that connects to a whatsit that Ving Rhames’s weary Luther is attempting to invent from a makeshift hospital bed somewhere in the subway tunnels of London.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
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
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
Now, the Entity intends to annihilate humanity in four days unless it can be taken offline by a key that accesses a gizmo in the Arctic Sea that connects to a whatsit that Ving Rhames’s weary Luther is attempting to invent from a makeshift hospital bed somewhere in the subway tunnels of London.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gizmo
Noun
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It’s got crisp 4K, HDR support, and Roku’s smart interface that’s actually smart, so no extra gadgets needed.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 July 2025
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Researchers also employ thermal drones, laser scanners and other gadgets to register anomalies, underground movements and electrical currents.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
29 July 2025
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Rather than selling ads or data, the platform will generate revenue by offering tools that facilitate connection.—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Fifty young people from Atlanta were trained in AI tools and use cases.—
John Hope Bryant,
Time,
31 July 2025
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,
17 July 2025
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But shoes are complicated contraptions, made to both protect and perform.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
2 July 2025
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The hub for creativity and innovation remains committed to arts and culture as a pillar of its development plans through several avenues, like its art district, floodwall murals and renowned National Quilt Museum.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 July 2025
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For businesses, this means integrating vision, mission, strategy, culture, etc., in ways that collectively create sustained innovation, success and societal impact.—
Jerry Cahn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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And when there are no flights taking off with a Delta widget on the tail, the artwork reverts to artistic photographs of the five Delta boroughs.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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The color of your folders, which also controls the tint of icons and widgets in tinted mode.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 July 2025
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Home appliance stocks performed strongly, including Midea (+2.57%) and Haier (+3.15%), alongside gains for the insurance and banking sectors.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Unlike reefers, tankers are typically not required to report encounters with squid jiggers.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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These are squid jiggers that have adopted multifunctional roles, providing logistics, operational coordination and limited medical care.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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“Gizmo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gizmo. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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