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
To make the ride interactive, there’s also a GPS device inside the mochilla.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2025
The man accused of using incendiary devices in an attack on a peaceful gathering in Boulder, Colorado, to support Israeli hostages in Gaza was scheduled to appear Wednesday in federal court in Denver.
—Susan Miller, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Captions are essential, especially on mobile devices or in quiet settings.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
The assailant, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, reportedly in the U.S. illegally, used homemade Molotov cocktails and a flamethrower-like device to target peaceful marchers.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2025
The man accused of using incendiary devices in an attack on a peaceful gathering in Boulder, Colorado, to support Israeli hostages in Gaza was scheduled to appear Wednesday in federal court in Denver.
—Susan Miller, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Captions are essential, especially on mobile devices or in quiet settings.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
The assailant, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, reportedly in the U.S. illegally, used homemade Molotov cocktails and a flamethrower-like device to target peaceful marchers.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for device
Noun
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And most recycling schemes are still small-scale, unable to keep up with the sheer volume of cheap and short-use clothing flowing through the system.—
Zoe Bayliss Wong,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Galeotti said these schemes can increase the national deficit and threaten the long-term viability of health care for seniors, individuals with disabilities and other citizens who need these programs.—
Jenna Sundel
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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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
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The auction marks a culmination to decades of genius, tragedy, and restorative justice.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
18 June 2025
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In fact, that’s what the new book, The Download, is about—how to access intuition and the genius zone and rewire your brain for miracles.—
Sara Connell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The police investigation that followed included surveillance and a ruse where investigators answered local prostitution ads and were directed to the home.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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But this ruse is like the broader trans movement itself, which obliges you to deny the evidence dangling before your own eyes.—
The Editors,
National Review,
4 June 2025
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These instruments are very good at identifying the direction of such a signal and getting rid of it.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
25 June 2025
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In a public event on Monday, June 23, the astronomers who operate the powerful observatory released Rubin's debut images showcasing just exactly what the instrument can do.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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This could be surgery to remove excess tissue in the neck that may be blocking the airway or move forward the jaw bones to give more space behind the tongue and soft palate.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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After age 50, as many as 1 in 2 women (but only 1 in 5 men) break a bone.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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This isn't the first time the former Sports Illustrated model has shared parenting tips and tricks.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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The magic trick is that Sunny gradually learned how to distinguish its POV from the characters’, showing empathy not only for the Gang’s victims, but also the Gang itself.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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End of the day, this is going to hurt our universities, chase away world- class talent.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
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Perry values DeRozan’s talent and professionalism — not to mention roster depth — and DeRozan has a reasonable contract.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
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“Device.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/device. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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