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
That’s 96 hours of epic savings on everything from Apple gadgets and video game upgrades to viral beauty buys and summer fashion staples.
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Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 17 June 2025
With just one little flip of a switch, these handy little kitchen gadgets make food scraps and kitchen waste disappear in a flash.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 June 2025
Kat Merck Power Up Anywhere With the Best Travel Adapters
When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keep your gadgets charged.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 13 June 2025
Wayfair kicked off its Epic Summer Sale with up to 72% off outdoor and indoor furniture, grilling accessories, kitchen gadgets and more until June 16.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
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Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 17 June 2025
With just one little flip of a switch, these handy little kitchen gadgets make food scraps and kitchen waste disappear in a flash.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 June 2025
Kat Merck Power Up Anywhere With the Best Travel Adapters
When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keep your gadgets charged.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 13 June 2025
Wayfair kicked off its Epic Summer Sale with up to 72% off outdoor and indoor furniture, grilling accessories, kitchen gadgets and more until June 16.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gadget
Noun
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On top of that, with a variety of third-party tools available on the market, business owners can also have their pick, according to RMIT Vietnam’s Parida.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Human smugglers, often linked to drug cartels, have used tunnels, ladders and power tools to cross walls.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
Noun
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While these amenities are highly convenient and desirable for many homeowners, the flow of water into the appliance can increase the odds of mold growth.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
30 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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No one has seen the seventh kind, the fearsome Night Fury, until Hiccup manages to knock one out of the sky with a homemade bola contraption.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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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
Noun
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Apple suppliers were higher overnight after the smartphone maker made a widget on its China website specifically to facilitate the application for rebates under the national subsidy program.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The dynamic new interface make apps, widgets and docs appear translucent, allowing users to see multiple layers of their screen at once.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
Noun
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The far end of the bar has four seats for customers with reservations who want to do a traditional tasting with ceramic accessories.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
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For accessories, Keke wore golden jewelry, a gold purse, and matching platform sandals.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
20 June 2025
Noun
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One of the most important, if not the most important, mechanism for protecting human rights in Europe, the ECHR has come in for much criticism in recent years as it has often been seen to stay the hands of European governments looking to deport people without full due process.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Some mechanisms deliver power to either your bicycle’s rear or front hub.—
Michael Venutolo-Mantovani,
Wired News,
20 June 2025
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But the Ryder board, about a decade ago, wanted CEO Robert Sanchez to focus on innovation and how to lead the company beyond the core strategy and services that had sustained it for decades.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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At first glance, the law does not criminalize innovation.—
Chris Groshong,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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“Gadget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadget. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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