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
Prinano said its technology supports wafer-level production of photonic chips and can be applied to optical communication and sensing devices based on gallium arsenide, indium phosphide, and silicon photonics.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Spending on mental wellness has accelerated faster than the evidence base, encompassing everything from spa retreats to brain supplements, smartphone apps, and at-home devices.
—Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Check out these helpful tips to make the most of your devices' benefits.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
Chargers for home health devices should remain plugged in, as well.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
The psychological grip of digital devices is a matter of deliberate design, Jordan warns.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Today, consumers can choose from a growing list of treatments, devices, techniques, and tutorials that claim to support circulation, reduce puffiness, improve recovery, and promote overall wellness.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Officers received reports of an anonymous threat indicating there were active shooters and explosive devices at Hamden Middle School and the Walmart store on Dixwell Avenue, according to Det.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Unplug devices when not in use.
—Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Spending on mental wellness has accelerated faster than the evidence base, encompassing everything from spa retreats to brain supplements, smartphone apps, and at-home devices.
—Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Check out these helpful tips to make the most of your devices' benefits.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
Chargers for home health devices should remain plugged in, as well.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
The psychological grip of digital devices is a matter of deliberate design, Jordan warns.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Today, consumers can choose from a growing list of treatments, devices, techniques, and tutorials that claim to support circulation, reduce puffiness, improve recovery, and promote overall wellness.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Officers received reports of an anonymous threat indicating there were active shooters and explosive devices at Hamden Middle School and the Walmart store on Dixwell Avenue, according to Det.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Unplug devices when not in use.
—Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devices
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There is still a tendency in tech to assume serious funding has to flow through San Francisco or New York, but capital is increasingly available in markets that historically sat outside the center of the venture ecosystem.—
Hebron Sher,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Overprivileged students had a tendency to see teachers and headmasters not as authority figures but as people of lower social standing.—
Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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The North Korean players’ physical aptitude was clear, but coaches were aware of their technical and tactical shortcomings.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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But while Josh is a magnet for easy jabs about NPR tote bags and Sierra Club memberships, there’s almost nothing in his storylines to suggest an aptitude for or even interest in the work of actual journalism.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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Courtesy of Focus Features & CBS Despite its inclination toward the otherworldly, the original Twilight Zone created by TV pioneer Rod Serling was, at its core, about the weakness of human nature.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Maybe because there’s some cultural inclination toward making an idiosyncratic mark on one’s little corner.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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The Cape Fear actress spoke about her affinity for the summer dating show, which kicked off its eighth season on June 2.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Trump’s affinity for these fights extends beyond business dealings.—
Bhumika Tharoor,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
Noun
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How can a plotline about a man (Michael Johnston) who wishes upon a magical toy branch for the unrequited love of his life (Indie Navarrette) to return his affections not involve some blood?—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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The phrase did contain a kind of affection, the perverse, frank, aggressive kind that follows, or underlines, an assertion of control.—
Andrea Bajani,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
Noun
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This era of Jane Remover—the music, which mainlines the noisiest impulses of SounDC, the discourse—is brasher and more acidic than ever.—
Mano Sundaresan,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
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The humanistic impulse tends to make reason the final authority, whereas Christianity is a revelatory faith.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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His humble and docile disposition resembles that of the air sign Libra, which holds moral righteousness and fair-mindedness.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Splashed across surfaces and accessories, the color establishes a sunny disposition, no matter the locale.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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“Devices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devices. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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