devices

noun

plural of device
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 Social media platforms like Instagram may also have security settings to review devices that have access to your account. — Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026 Unlike an Amazon Alexa smart speaker and other devices that wait for a command to activate, the ElliQ is designed to be proactive. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 The devices have also helped Bristol police arrest alleged domestic abusers who were found to be violating protective orders handed down by a judge to protect victims of domestic violence, Morello said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026 To be on the safe side, unplug large electronic devices and other devices that are not plugged into a surge protector. — Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026 If they’re banned in cars and classes, can keeping them out of shoppers’ hands be the next step in weaning ourselves off of our personal devices? — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 MouthPad is wireless, connects to devices via Bluetooth, and is compatible with all major operating systems. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026 For most people, wearable devices like the Oura Ring, Whoop, Samsung Ring, or Garmin are easiest. — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026 The accessibility features on smartphones (and other devices) can be game changers. — R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 28 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devices
  1. tendency
  2. aptitude
  3. inclination
  4. affinity
  5. affection
  6. impulse
  7. disposition
Noun
  • Boards that recognize and overcome these tendencies are far more likely to create lasting value than those that monitor management.
    — James Langabeer, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The zoological and mythographic tendencies of Caillois are by no means out of place here.
    — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of tendency
Noun
  • Interrogations into rabbit vampirism aside, Bunnicula compelled me most because its narrator is a dog—one who, despite his aptitude for writing, cannot otherwise communicate with people.
    — Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
  • Mox shoved Rick Knox, who still didn’t have the guts or aptitude to call for a disqualification.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of aptitude
Noun
  • The inclination to boycott an organization was fairly consistent across party lines—48% of Democrats and 40% of Republicans.
    — Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Undoubtedly, a 3-4-2-1 delivered the best results last season, but the manager’s natural inclination is to play with four defenders.
    — Luke Bosher, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of inclination
Noun
  • Shoppers with an affinity for cottagecore design have met their match.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Strategic partnerships are crucial, expanding where points can be earned and spent across diverse brands, reinforcing brand affinity.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of affinity
Noun
  • They were first popularized in Georgian England as small tokens of affection, infatuation or mourning, and examples are scattered across major museums such as the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The touches of that child-like wonder and affection for their long-running fans was clear throughout Sunday’s show, from the vintage, colorful special effects to the band’s nostalgic set with callbacks to previous KC appearances.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of affection
Noun
  • To recontrol the uncontrollable, Lillian casts a hex on her ex-lover Henry, but this all-too-relatable impulse could have serious consequences.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 31 July 2026
  • At work, that impulse can take on a particularly flattering disguise.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of impulse
Noun
  • That disposition, building inside a system with no certainty of outcome, is what every emerging market requires from the people inside it who are not yet famous enough to wait.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Meet Funshine Bear, known for its sunny disposition and sense of humor.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of disposition

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