gadget

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Recent Examples of gadget The 3-in-1 gadget functions as a hair dryer, straightener, and detangler, complete with a paddle-style brush and three heat settings, to give you smooth, silky locks every time. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 July 2025 Turpin not only made the team, but in three years with the Cowboys has established himself as one of the best returners in the NFL, and a nice gadget player. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2025 The open and hidden storage makes this stand the ultimate functional anchor in a living room with lots of gadgets. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025 With a bit of forethought, a few pro picnic gadgets and supplies and attention to the little things, your 4th of July picnic can be the highlight of the summer. Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for gadget
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Noun
  • And Marcus Wheatland, known as the doctor of the swells, was a medical practitioner and a pioneer of X-rays as a diagnostic tool.
    Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 8 July 2025
  • For many, this trend is both logical and necessary: the skill sets, tools and time required to defend against modern threats are out of reach for many lean internal teams.
    Nolan Garrett, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2025
  • Later, since the apartment remained unlocked, probably some marauders apparently stole all their kitchen appliances, electronics and other valuable family belongings.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • Real president Florentino Pérez spoke about the superclub’s latest gizmo like a proud uncle, to which the ex-Liverpool creator followed up with some words of his own in pretty fluent Spanish.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
  • The same goes for the gizmos that enable new parents to observe their little ones in previously unobservable ways.
    Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 5 May 2025
Noun
  • Though its popularity has boomed and waned over the last seven decades, there’s no denying that Mr. Land’s little contraption has long-term staying power.
    Alvina Wang, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
  • The planes were rickety contraptions with no brakes that belched castor oil and had to be dragged to a stop with a tail skid after landing.
    Victor Luckerson, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • In addition to teaming with Google for the Oasis Live ’25 Map Experience AR widget to enhance the experience for fellow Mancs, the band issued a friendly warning to fans to mind the weather for the shows, as temperatures in the high 80s are expected at showtime.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 July 2025
  • To find a cooling center near you, scroll the map and zoom using the widget in the top right corner.
    Lily Carey, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • Get it for up to 30 percent off at Amazon, along with more of our favorite waterproof beach accessories from fanny packs to makeup bags, playing cards, and more.
    Caley Sturgill, People.com, 14 July 2025
  • Rounding off the Relay’s talents is a range of accessories, including a usefully short 6cm USB-C-to-USB-C cable, a microfiber cleaning cloth, plus a black cushioned Ripstop bag.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • In the Chicago area, the mechanisms for alerting the public vary county by county, and, in some cases, city by city.
    William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
  • Designing solutions where payment lifecycles include strong alerting mechanisms is crucial.
    Sunny Banerjee, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • When leaders create time and space for reflection, organizations shift from cultures of compliance to cultures of thoughtful engagement, unlocking innovation and resilience even in turbulent markets.
    Melanie Hughes, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • The American Academy of Nursing has more than 3,200 fellows who represent the organization's mission of advancing health care policy through nursing leadership, innovation and science.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025

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“Gadget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadget. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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