as in tendency
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 devices
New downloads of Weather are no longer possible on Wear OS 6 devices from third-party manufacturers, such as Samsung, OnePlus and others.
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PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Why Healthcare Needs a Data Overhaul Healthcare systems are generating more data than ever before, from electronic health records and lab results to imaging scans, insurance claims, and even patient updates from wearable devices.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Simple, portable devices that can be operated with minimal training could revolutionize how medical care is delivered in underserved communities, dramatically cutting costs and response times.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
If successful, this work could mark the beginning of a new era in computing, where excitons replace electrons and energy-hungry devices give way to faster, cooler, and more efficient technologies.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Some analysts are forecasting the company to raise prices on its devices even after all Cook has done to avoid the worst of the tariffs.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
However, instead of removing the minerals from the water, these devices make the minerals soluble in the water.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
However, these incidents underscore the importance of regularly updating your devices to stay protected against evolving threats.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
In an unprecedented move, our public schools handed out hundreds of thousands of devices to help more than 1 million students continue to safely learn online with their teachers and classmates.
—Dr. Mitchell Katz, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2025
PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Why Healthcare Needs a Data Overhaul Healthcare systems are generating more data than ever before, from electronic health records and lab results to imaging scans, insurance claims, and even patient updates from wearable devices.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Simple, portable devices that can be operated with minimal training could revolutionize how medical care is delivered in underserved communities, dramatically cutting costs and response times.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
If successful, this work could mark the beginning of a new era in computing, where excitons replace electrons and energy-hungry devices give way to faster, cooler, and more efficient technologies.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Some analysts are forecasting the company to raise prices on its devices even after all Cook has done to avoid the worst of the tariffs.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
However, instead of removing the minerals from the water, these devices make the minerals soluble in the water.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
However, these incidents underscore the importance of regularly updating your devices to stay protected against evolving threats.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
In an unprecedented move, our public schools handed out hundreds of thousands of devices to help more than 1 million students continue to safely learn online with their teachers and classmates.
—Dr. Mitchell Katz, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devices
Noun
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While bad tendencies showed up in each loss enough good things seemed to appear in the wins.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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That approach stems from a tendency to question the foundations upon which conventional wisdom is built.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Chiefs have an aptitude problem.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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This leads him to discover an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes, turning his life upside down.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For those with time and inclination, the New York Times did an exhaustive deep dive into court battle based on thousands of pages of court filings and hearing transcripts.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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No other player has a similar inclination to hold width.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Capelli wasn’t a businessman and Chouinard wasn’t an activist at this point, but the men shared an affinity for nature and a willingness to challenge authority.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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At first glance, Spicoli, with his long blonde locks, an affinity for shirtlessness and ambitions only to surf and get high, might seem an odd source of inspiration for business professionals.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Here, there’s nothing really left except the affection.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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His affection for sunflowers deepened after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.—
Christine Fernando,
Twin Cities,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rusty wanted to do something stupid, but the calming presence of Billy negated all of Rusty’s throbbing impulses.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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In competitive authoritarian regimes, however, there’s a constant push and pull between democratic and autocratic impulses.—
Karrin Vasby Anderson,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dim lighting bounces off of soft pink tiles and warms the dining room, the bathrooms glow ocean blue, every inch of the space colored by the sisters’ sunny dispositions and their dedication to turning even the most low-key midweek dinner into an exercise in jubilant excess.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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In fact, Amazon’s CEO Andy Jassy echoed that getting an MBA or having the biggest LinkedIn network might not help you in your career nearly as much as having a positive disposition.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Devices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devices. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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