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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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The toy will be priced at 55 euros; items in the capsule collection will cost between 45 euros and 200 euros, while gadgets will mark the entry price to the project starting to retail at 9.99 euros.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
16 July 2025
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The field has been caught between academic explorations lacking real-world applicability and consumer gadgets lacking scientific rigor.—
Thorsten Zander,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Microsoft launched Azure more than a decade ago, but the service has increasingly become intertwined with its AI ambitions, as the company looks to sell its AI chatbot and other tools to big business customers that are also reliant on its core online services.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
31 July 2025
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That shortcoming, in his view, is that Moderna scaled its pipeline assuming mRNA technology would be the tool for all problems instead of a solution for some problems.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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Right at that moment, the large, colorful contraption crested the distant hill.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Other popular rides included: Finnish Fling, a contraption with a drop floor rotating at high speeds that made riders stick to the wall.—
Abbey Briscoe,
Kansas City Star,
4 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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But amidst the energy and innovation, uncertainty lingered over international trade.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
25 July 2025
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Enter the Next-Gen Digital Banking Platform The future isn’t about adding more widgets.—
Ron Shevlin,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Hush said The Volte is also helping retailers like Australia’s largest department store David Jones integrate into the circular economy by offering the customers the option to agree to list their latest purchases on the rental platform with a simple click during checkout through an API widget.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
23 June 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 4 Aug. 2025.
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