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
To measure grip strength most accurately, researchers use a gadget that costs about $200, but some less-expensive versions also hold up, says Nathan LeBrasseur, director of Mayo Clinic’s Kogod Center on Aging.
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Matt Fuchs, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Amon said the company has been working to sell more chips for cars through its automotive business, more chips for other gadgets like Meta’s Quest virtual-reality headsets and more Windows PCs under Qualcomm’s Internet of Things business.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
Avoid piling clothes, gadgets or paperwork around your bed.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Mainstream gadgets getting elusive Even people with broader, more mainstream tech interests see tariffs impacting their options.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
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Matt Fuchs, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Amon said the company has been working to sell more chips for cars through its automotive business, more chips for other gadgets like Meta’s Quest virtual-reality headsets and more Windows PCs under Qualcomm’s Internet of Things business.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
Avoid piling clothes, gadgets or paperwork around your bed.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Mainstream gadgets getting elusive Even people with broader, more mainstream tech interests see tariffs impacting their options.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gadget
Noun
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These foods serve as guilt-free pick-me-ups and stress relievers, used as tools for temporary self-soothing.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Parents,
20 May 2025
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In practice, the marketing language around these tools tends not to capture the ways that actual humans use them.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2025
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For households seeking more cooling options, the lineup at Della home appliance also includes window AC units, portable ACs, central air systems, and a new tower fan set to launch in May.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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Businesses need to move past seeing AI as a fancy, fortune-costing gizmo that’d magically strengthen their business use cases and shoot them to the top of their industries.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The site features new deals each and every day on just about every kind of gadget, gizmo, and appliance out there.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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Retro-looking flashy contraptions like the Ford Volante concept car.—
Joe Salas
May 07,
New Atlas,
7 May 2025
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However, instead of a more traditional setup the contraption featured five rows of keys topped with Chinese characters.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
7 May 2025
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The conversation then goes back and forth around Pixel features that later showed up on iPhone, such as Night Sight and Night Mode, Magic Eraser and Cleanup, and homescreen widgets.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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On procuring widgets and different parts components to meet supply chain needs.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Speaking of moments, she was photographed outside the Magnum Cannes party with a new accessory — what else? — a Magnum ice cream bar.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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In addition to swimsuits, the campaign also touts the Louis Vuitton × Murakami bags, travel accessories, jewelry and shoes.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Through the tool, Michigan established clear feedback mechanisms, enabling students to help shape its ongoing development—a practice that builds both better technology and greater student buy-in.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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With these legal mechanisms in place, the Korean adoption system grew.—
Time,
Time,
15 May 2025
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This tension lies in the relationship of the individual artist’s innovation to collectivity and tradition.—
Jenny Noyce,
JSTOR Daily,
14 May 2025
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In this environment, many physicians are looking beyond traditional solutions and embracing innovation to ensure their practices remain sustainable and focused on care.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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“Gadget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadget. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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