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
The platform is accessible across connected TVs, desktop, mobile, and streaming devices.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
That goes for bars of pungent soap, essential oils, sonic repellant devices, and hanging up pennies in bags of water, a favorite Internet myth.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Airtel, Axian Telecom, Ethio Telecom, MTN, Orange, and Vodacom — who together serve some 800 million Africans — are in talks with manufacturers on the device’s specifications, as part of an affordability coalition brought together by the mobile industry trade body, the GSMA.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Many units also feature a USB port for playing music from a flash drive and charging mobile devices.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
That goes for bars of pungent soap, essential oils, sonic repellant devices, and hanging up pennies in bags of water, a favorite Internet myth.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Airtel, Axian Telecom, Ethio Telecom, MTN, Orange, and Vodacom — who together serve some 800 million Africans — are in talks with manufacturers on the device’s specifications, as part of an affordability coalition brought together by the mobile industry trade body, the GSMA.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Many units also feature a USB port for playing music from a flash drive and charging mobile devices.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for device
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Ari Lauer is set to be sentenced Monday for assisting high-flying East Bay fraudsters Jeff and Paulette Carpoff and their company, DC Solar, pull off what the government says amounted to the largest criminal fraud scheme ever within the sprawling federal court district that includes Sacramento.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Do’s daughter as a condition of the bribery scheme.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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According to a source familiar with the situation, the Pentagon used AI services from Anthropic, including its Claude tools, during the attack on Iran.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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Researchers avoided contaminating the samples with other plastics by substituting standard tools with those made of aluminum, cotton and other non-plastic material, the release noted.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Fun pink-and-red dark spot stickers that erase hyperpigmentation and look good doing it; an innovative perfume milk launch that packs skin care and long-wear benefits; a genius frizzy hair product for taming flyways on gusty mornings; and so many more swoon-worthy staples.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2026
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But Stravinsky’s genius shattered all norms and expectations, and the folks that filled the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées expecting another fairy-tale night at the ballet (The Firebird had recently been a massive hit) weren’t prepared for the gut-level assault.—
Luis Palomares,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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The shooting occurred following an apparent theft ruse by Thomas, who was captured on video twice stopping by Angelo’s Jewelry in the 3800 block of West 26th Street.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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While the ruse was going, Schreiner lashed out at anyone who was skeptical.—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Bandar Abbas base serves as the headquarters of Iran’s Navy, and its primary instrument for controlling the Strait of Hormuz.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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Decapitation is not a one-sided instrument.—
Robert A. Pape In The Los Angeles Times,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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The injury involves damage to the ligaments or bones in the middle of the foot.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Now, Beaudet and her colleagues have digitally rearranged the facial bones to their rightful places, providing a clearer look at Little Foot’s face — and hinting at features that may be shared across the human family tree.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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The trick is whether Anthropic can hold onto its soul in the process.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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It's riddled with cheffy tricks but not in alienating way.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Mounted on decadent floral walls of rich textures, The Dean boasts Dublin’s largest collection of distinctive Irish art, showcasing more than 40 local talents, including Eoin Holland, Mark Francis, Richard Gorman, Patrick Scott, and Samuel Walsh.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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The honor cements her as one an emerging talent of the moment and, to be honest, a style star in the making too.—
María Diez,
Glamour,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Device.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/device. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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