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 accessibility features on smartphones (and other devices) can be game changers. — R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 28 July 2026 Especially for companies such as Samsung, which have been historically known for other capabilities such as hardware and devices, the investment in software, especially for healthcare, is an exciting signal for the industry. — Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The Covered List includes devices deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to national security. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026 The quantum heat engine built by the researchers is only a proof of principle, opening up applications for a wide range of devices ranging from quantum processors to sensors and much more. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026 The sheriff urged the public to have safety devices like life vests on hand when gathering near bodies of water. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

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Noun

That tendency toward downbeat storytelling has befallen many Spider-Man films over the years.

— David Sims, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
The Alpha Capricornids may fare a little better because of their tendency to produce brilliant fireballs capable of shining through the moonlight.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of tendency

Noun

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
Valeri, who began playing at age 4 in his Buenos Aires suburb, said the futbol passion and aptitude run deep in a country where community pride infuses youth-club rivalries and street soccer prevails in many neighborhoods.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026

Definition of aptitude

Noun

The rocket reached an orbit approximately 280 miles (450 kilometers) high at an inclination of 60 degrees to the equator, quite close to preflight predictions.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026
Emery’s inclination for wide forwards is well known, but acutely demonstrated in Garnacho’s case.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of inclination

Noun

Across global basketball, fintech and payments companies have identified the sport as a high-affinity channel for reaching digitally native, financially active audiences.

— Agung Dwi Sandi, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
The title track is packed with saw synths, flutes, and squeaking leads—all inside an arrangement that’s an early picture of the duo’s affinity for baroque compositions and aesthetics.

— Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026

Definition of affinity

Noun

Many online influencers focus on maximizing protein and fiber, and the impulse isn’t necessarily wrong.

— Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Two of Latin alternative’s gentlest souls combine their heart-on-your-sleeve electronic and indie-folk impulses for a breezy, languorous collaborative record.

— E.R. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026

Definition of impulse

Noun

And at the same time, the state will submit its response, which could include a motion for summary disposition.

— Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
About a decade ago, cremation surpassed traditional burial as the most popular method of disposition in the United States.

— John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026

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