1
as in scheme
a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end
used every device and stratagem he knew to prevent his son's marriage
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2
as in tool
an article intended for use in work
the salesclerk tried to sell me a new device for grooming cats
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3
as in genius
devices plural
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
left to her own devices she'd eat at a fast-food restaurant every night of the week
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Recent Examples of device
Passengers will still have to remove any electronic devices bigger than a cell phone from their bags, but don't worry — the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is keeping its beloved Recombobulation Area despite the shoes-off policy change.
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Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The framing device feels a bit contrived, but the scenes between Dano and Wright are good enough to keep us interested.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
At one point, a bird crashes into the aerial camera, sending the device swirling down to Earth like a meteor bent on a crash land.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
These are rumored to be color choices for the iPhone 17 Pro devices.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 30 Aug. 2025
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Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The framing device feels a bit contrived, but the scenes between Dano and Wright are good enough to keep us interested.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
At one point, a bird crashes into the aerial camera, sending the device swirling down to Earth like a meteor bent on a crash land.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
These are rumored to be color choices for the iPhone 17 Pro devices.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for device
Noun
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Paul looks the part and Savaiinaea has the footwork and athleticism needed to thrive in this zone-blocking scheme.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Park’s character in Confidence Queen Park sets one clever trap after another, fitting each scheme into a larger puzzle.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Figma added four new AI-native tools to its platform this quarter and told investors on the call to expect significant investments in AI going forward.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
4 Sep. 2025
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Traders currently place the odds of a 25 basis-point cut at 98 percent, according to the CME FedWatch tool.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kiss messy suitcases goodbye with these genius travel organizers.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Lily King, though, is some kind of genius, because in a scant 250 pages, this book both delighted me intellectually and affected me on a profound emotional plane.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Today’s shortsighted, sellout city politicians are killing the golden goose under the ruse that affordable housing is the be-all and the end-all of life in San Diego.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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The agent, keeping up the ruse, continued to push her on the phone for several minutes.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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Monday’s launch was something like an initial public offering, enabling holders of the token to trade them like stocks or other financial instruments.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Venezuela has thus far been able to utilize its oil reserves as leverage, portraying itself not merely as a worthy recipient for Chinese aid and an instrument to harass Washington, but rather a strategic asset for Beijing.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Magnesium is also essential to use vitamin D, which some research shows is associated with thicker fingernails and bone density.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Sep. 2025
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While the building’s bones reflect Bryan’s old-world character, the interiors blend vintage details with contemporary comforts and a dash of Danish modern flair.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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So is a certain pride in what one is able to get away with, the thrill of learning new tricks and showing them off.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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The trick, according to Brooks, is to think like an entrepreneur and treat your life like a startup.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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Leeds are tipped to survive the drop after adding Premier League experience and European talent to their ranks.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Bhutia is part of India's digital growth story that is creating entrepreneurs, drawing investments, and attracting global tech giants, fueled in large part by a gigantic talent pool and tech userbase.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Device.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/device. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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