as in tool
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use
she tried out a new gadget for weeding the garden
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Recent Examples of gadget
But which of these gadgets actually deliver results — and which ones are little more than expensive distractions?
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
This doesn't mean there are no changes, as certain gadgets work and react differently based on physics.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2026
There’s a whole range of Hyperice gadgets available to tinker with, including Normatec compression boots and a Venom heat therapy belt.
—Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
When fastened, the zippers are locked in place, and pickpockets would have to fidget for a moment to get the gadget undone, giving you time to react.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
This doesn't mean there are no changes, as certain gadgets work and react differently based on physics.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2026
There’s a whole range of Hyperice gadgets available to tinker with, including Normatec compression boots and a Venom heat therapy belt.
—Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
When fastened, the zippers are locked in place, and pickpockets would have to fidget for a moment to get the gadget undone, giving you time to react.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gadget
Noun
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Even when companies make AI tools available, there’s no guarantee employees will adopt them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Through consultation with Native tribes, the exhibit highlights how the use of hunting tools evolved over time for the earliest residents of Douglas County.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Examples include using unfamiliar kitchen appliances and enabling a robot to perform tasks like folding laundry without prior task-specific data.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Pine-Sol removes that grime without scratching the appliances.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In this pre-synthesizer age, Bebe and Louis Barron utilized a mind-blowing selection of electronic gizmos to create a unique collage of otherworldly noise.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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That's grounded in a 600-Ah LFP battery supported by 600 watts of solar and a 2,000-W inverter switching DC current into the AC so much more useful for everyday appliances and gizmos.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When repeatedly tested on the magician's stovepipe chapeau, the contraption — which was intended to make the hat disappear — seemingly failed.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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There are a million and one videos of ag workers across Asia using the engines—often sourced from Yanmar and Kubota—to power wagons and irrigation pumps, among other contraptions.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The career mode now gets real-world sponsors; there are new, super-nerdy widgets for the HUD that detail the innerworkings of the powertrain and ECU; track art, foliage, and environmental lighting have seen a lift; and AI has been further balanced, just to name a few other touch-ups.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
25 Mar. 2026
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This runs the gamut, including AI agents, an AI assistant, content summarization, risk prediction, text generation, and widget creation.—
Ruben Circelli,
PC Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Velvet Caviar also makes matching MagSafe-compatible accessories, including a phone grip that helps keep your device secure in your hand.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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The combination of a crisp shirt with jeans doesn’t need any spectacular accessories or styling to work.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If your coping mechanism for tough times is laughter, then this is the list for you.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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Orbán used his control of the state to build an extraordinary web of international illiberal and far-right supporters, and funding mechanisms to support some of them.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
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McRae was deeply involved in economic development and improvements in education and developed a national reputation for innovation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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If your company values innovation, hire people who challenge ideas and push for creative solutions — not just those who agree with everything.—
Karla Vallecillo,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Gadget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadget. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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