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
Since launching in 2012, Candy Crush Saga has remained one of the most popular games on mobile devices, accruing millions of daily players.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
On the hardware side over 10+ million devices have been built around a recovery phrase by default, entrenching a market expectation in which seed phrases are the go-to recovery method, even as some vendors add alternatives.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
It could be used in the creation of next-generation bioelectronic devices or internal medical tools, like pacemakers, implantable glucose sensors, and brain electrodes used for treating neurological conditions like Parkinson’s disease.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Nielsen’s streaming ratings cover viewing on TV sets only and don’t include minutes watched on computers or mobile devices.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
But entering 2025, PIF trailed firms in East Asia, particularly in China, in its capacity to reach gamers on mobile devices with smash hits.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that devices not be charged under a pillow, or on a bed or couch.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
The Prolo Ring is compatible with a wide range of devices and all major systems.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
On the hardware side over 10+ million devices have been built around a recovery phrase by default, entrenching a market expectation in which seed phrases are the go-to recovery method, even as some vendors add alternatives.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
It could be used in the creation of next-generation bioelectronic devices or internal medical tools, like pacemakers, implantable glucose sensors, and brain electrodes used for treating neurological conditions like Parkinson’s disease.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Nielsen’s streaming ratings cover viewing on TV sets only and don’t include minutes watched on computers or mobile devices.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
But entering 2025, PIF trailed firms in East Asia, particularly in China, in its capacity to reach gamers on mobile devices with smash hits.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that devices not be charged under a pillow, or on a bed or couch.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
The Prolo Ring is compatible with a wide range of devices and all major systems.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devices
Noun
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Now the Dark Knight has always had some distinctly authoritarian tendencies baked into his tactics and mythology, as a Christopher Nolan movie or three made pretty clear.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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Unfortunately, the songs have a tendency to drift towards a very similar sound, which stands out in the context of a project where everything else is so imaginative.—
Kambole Campbell,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This aptitude for song and dance, combined with some friend-of-a-friend magic, was enough to get Taylor an audience with two people who would change her life.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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Mount’s defensive aptitude proved important in keeping United compact throughout, regularly dropping into vacant spaces to slow down any nascent attacks.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The inclination to avoid that threshold already impacted Denver’s decision not to sign a rookie contract extension with Peyton Watson last month.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
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Lin—whose early career at Zappos and mathematical inclinations molded him into an early backer of companies like Airbnb and DoorDash—has been at Sequoia since 2010.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Talley, who by his own efforts pushed himself from his roots in Durham, North Carolina, to New York City and Paris, had a magnetic passion for clothing and an affinity for designers.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
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The musician has been gaining notoriety this past year, thanks to both the success of the LP and his affinity for speaking his mind about other musicians.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Leslie stars in the movie as Liz, a married mom and soon-to-be empty nester who audits a college poetry class and becomes a point of tension between seniors — and longtime best friends — Sam (Andrew Barth Feldman) and Ari (Cooper Hoffman), who both vie for her affections.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Most of the show is set in Albuquerque, the showrunner’s artistic home base since Breaking Bad, and his affection for the place shines through.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But these impulses are growing within the Democratic Party as well.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Citi Bike stemmed from a practical impulse.—
Evan Friss,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For her part, BunnaB, beloved for her infectious, near-constant laughs, has separated herself from this ascendant pack by infusing her bubbly disposition, girl’s girl attitude, unfettered authenticity — and the unmistakable gravity of earning a second shot.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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Controversy follows Cheney While Cheney's disposition was never particularly sunny, critics assailed the vice president as a relentlessly grim figure.—
Don Gonyea,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Devices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devices. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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