as in gadget
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use
built a contraption for automatically buttering toast
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Recent Examples of contraption
Both Karanja and Kingsley bring an analyst’s perspective to Wash’s experiments and explorations, beaming with excitement when a new contraption works and peering with fascination at anything that sends their mind (or heart) racing.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 July 2025
Dowling covered most of Rose’s career with the Reds (and created the famous image of the Big Red Machine as a contraption bulldozing other teams).
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
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
But shoes are complicated contraptions, made to both protect and perform.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 2 July 2025
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 July 2025
Dowling covered most of Rose’s career with the Reds (and created the famous image of the Big Red Machine as a contraption bulldozing other teams).
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
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
But shoes are complicated contraptions, made to both protect and perform.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contraption
gadget
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Now, these speedy gadgets have found a new purpose as a fun beach accessory for scuba diving and snorkeling trips.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Aug. 2025
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One of the headline arrivals is Wi-Fi-only commissioning, meaning Matter gadgets can be on-boarded without needing Bluetooth at all.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Contraption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contraption. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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