DEVICES Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

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 The highly customizable shapes enable applications ranging from drug delivery systems to energy storage devices. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026 That includes implementing basic but effective cybersecurity measures such as making sure devices are up to date, limiting administrator access to systems and backing up important files and data, the NCSC said. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026 Many companies have responded to component shortages by raising prices or reducing specifications for current devices. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026 Along with the new assortment of jewelry designs, Steff Eleoff will offer its signature tech ring covers, which slip over Oura rings and give the devices the elevated appearance of modern jewelry. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 As the scientists readied their monitoring devices, Sheehan steered, cranking classic rock on the boat’s radio. — Robert Sullivan, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026 Founded in New York in 2020, Birdbuddy is one of several companies making these devices. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026 For the tinkering types, Meta also released open weights for Muse’s code to help people connect it to a range of other devices. — Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026 The game and the halftime show will air on ESPN, ABC and Disney+ and on mobile devices with NFL+. — Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Also exiled upstairs was Isabelle's mother, who had one foot in this world and one on the celestial plane, which resulted in a tendency to expose excess emotion and confide too much in strangers.

— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Presidents and their advisers have always had to guard against confirmation bias, our tendency to interpret evidence in light of our pre-existing beliefs and to under-weigh or dismiss facts that point to the contrary.

— Keren Yarhi-Milo, Time, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of tendency

Noun

Even entering the simplest numbers therefore requires a lot of time and patience (as well as a certain aptitude for arithmetic).

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026
The Duke then entered the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst, where his aptitude for foreign languages was recognized with a prize.

— Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of aptitude

Noun

There may be no bias as prevalent in politics and rhetoric as recency bias, the inclination to give disproportionate emphasis to recent events and statements rather than historical overview and contemplation.

— Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
Bipartisan cooperation is not likely to be the first inclination of either party.

— John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of inclination

Noun

Bowles has just as much affinity for Johnson’s system — rain or shine.

— Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Both natives of Argentina with Jewish roots, the Schors run a restaurant called Beba with a particular affinity for offal (organ meats) and a surprisingly light touch with creative veg dishes that change seasonally.

— Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of affinity

Noun

Americans have not necessarily acquired a sudden affection for the Democratic Party.

— Robert T.F. Downes, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026
For all of North of North’s affection for slow-burn romance and willingness to objectify Ice Cove’s hottest citizens, the Siaja-Neevee relationship is the core of the show, and the season embraces its tumultuousness and tenderness with deep feeling.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of affection

Noun

That the man who called for American companies to race full speed ahead to beat China to AI domination was bested not just by a Chinese spy but by his own all-too-human impulses is an irony worthy of a Greek tragedy.

— Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2026
Republicans, meanwhile, are weighing how to proceed, balancing calls for moderation against an impulse for hard-line positions that might reenergize the party's base.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of impulse

Noun

California’s sky-high housing costs cast a dark shadow on its sunny disposition, sending some fleeing to more affordable climes.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Real estate results Excluding the large disposition of land in Washington that took place in early August, Rayonier's real estate segment sold $63 million in land with an average price per acre of $8,012.

— Sebastien Chasse, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026

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