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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
These small-but-mighty gizmos and gadgets are all under $10 and arrive with fast Prime shipping.
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Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
While that gizmo promised that just two sharp cracks from a pair of human hands could turn any electronic device on or off, sonogenetics requires significantly more finesse.
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Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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.
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Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2026
That's grounded in a 600-Ah LFP battery supported by 600 watts of solar and a 2,000-W inverter switching DC current into the AC so much more useful for everyday appliances and gizmos.
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New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
While that gizmo promised that just two sharp cracks from a pair of human hands could turn any electronic device on or off, sonogenetics requires significantly more finesse.
—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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
That's grounded in a 600-Ah LFP battery supported by 600 watts of solar and a 2,000-W inverter switching DC current into the AC so much more useful for everyday appliances and gizmos.
—
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gizmo
gadget
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Streaming boxes, chargers, and smart home gadgets can quietly add to your electricity bill.
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It’s aimed more at campers, drivers, field workers, and anyone who would rather carry one very chunky device than several separate gadgets.
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“Gizmo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gizmo. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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