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
With natural, biodegradable, and inexpensive components, such batteries could one day provide an eco-friendly alternative for powering homes or small devices without relying on toxic metals or complex supply chains.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Officials suspect that three explosive devices were dropped in the parking lot.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
In May, the city passed new rules requiring retailers with at least 76 carts to either install theft prevention mechanisms, use security deposit devices, or enter into a cart retrieval contract that obligates proactive efforts to pick up their carts.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Another version alleges planes or devices are being deployed by the federal government, private companies, or researchers to trigger big weather changes, such as hurricanes, or to alter the Earth’s climate, emitting hazardous chemicals in the process.
—Stephanie Armour, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Ahead of launch day, The Hollywood Reporter spent 30 minutes with Roanne Sones, Xbox’s corporate vice president of gaming devices (and ecosystem).
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
The chip is expected to feature in laptops and handheld devices later this year and early 2026.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
Its 360 Premium protects against ransomware, malware, and phishing scams across many devices, including Windows, iOS, macOS, and Android.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Officials suspect that three explosive devices were dropped in the parking lot.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
In May, the city passed new rules requiring retailers with at least 76 carts to either install theft prevention mechanisms, use security deposit devices, or enter into a cart retrieval contract that obligates proactive efforts to pick up their carts.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Another version alleges planes or devices are being deployed by the federal government, private companies, or researchers to trigger big weather changes, such as hurricanes, or to alter the Earth’s climate, emitting hazardous chemicals in the process.
—Stephanie Armour, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Ahead of launch day, The Hollywood Reporter spent 30 minutes with Roanne Sones, Xbox’s corporate vice president of gaming devices (and ecosystem).
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
The chip is expected to feature in laptops and handheld devices later this year and early 2026.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
Its 360 Premium protects against ransomware, malware, and phishing scams across many devices, including Windows, iOS, macOS, and Android.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devices
Noun
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King said he was inspired in part by Rader’s arrest, more specifically, by his ability to keep his murderous tendencies completely unknown to the rest of his family.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Patriots defensive staff sifts through all kinds of data while scripting a game plan, from traditional player scouting reports, scheme tendencies, statistical analyses and film findings of their own.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cootes also has demonstrated some solid aptitude in the faceoff circle.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Her aptitude was unavoidable at the Fendi show, where top models holding desirable handbags, styled with joyful knits, eye-catching dresses and sporty separates, strutted past guests, including actors Hilary Duff, Naomi Watts and Bang Chan of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On command, the Arc would detach from the service module and reenter the atmosphere at Mach 20+ with a high sustained g-load to arrive at any location within its orbital inclination zone.—
David Szondy
October 13,
New Atlas,
13 Oct. 2025
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As Tuchel attested, England’s inclination to regain possession was as impressive as their work on the ball.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sometimes explaining one’s affinity for a specific Pokémon is difficult; since Satoshi Tajiri has been dreaming up these pet-warrior-oddballs, many have historically had a certain je ne sais quoi.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Kravitz has felt an affinity for both music and design since childhood.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Texas native rose to fame as foreign exchange student Nadia in American Pie (1999), the object of Jason Biggs’ affection.—
Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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Jumping forward twenty years to the second installment, The Secret Commonwealth, Malcolm has grown into a strong and capable secret agent who is not afraid to show care or affection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are three competing impulses from three capitals.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Hawke sells all of Hart’s delusions, destructive impulses, and high-velocity downward spirals with an energy that keeps this bitchy, old-school collection of bon mots and screwball bickering moving along nicely.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Your disposition and attitude is an inspiration.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 Oct. 2025
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Despite his perverse and jock-like disposition, he is known to be a talented and knowledgeable surgeon.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Devices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devices. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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