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
The deal reflects a growing belief in Silicon Valley that smart AI assistants could be the next big thing in the gadget space.
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Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Calm Tech’s certification process One of Calm Tech Institute's primary functions is certifying gadgets as calm tech.
—ArsTechnica, 22 May 2025
From space-saving gadgets to cozy layers that make long flights a little more bearable, these deals are too good to pass up.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2025
The deal brings OpenAI into the world of hardware, and underscores the growing sense in Silicon Valley that smart AI assistants could upend the gadget world.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 22 May 2025
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Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Calm Tech’s certification process One of Calm Tech Institute's primary functions is certifying gadgets as calm tech.
—ArsTechnica, 22 May 2025
From space-saving gadgets to cozy layers that make long flights a little more bearable, these deals are too good to pass up.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2025
The deal brings OpenAI into the world of hardware, and underscores the growing sense in Silicon Valley that smart AI assistants could upend the gadget world.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gadget
Noun
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Other tools, such as my own Swan Dive method can help as well.—
Bryce Hoffman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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That in itself is a valuable tool for a defenseman: being able to skate the puck into the neutral zone and then make a clean first pass to get the offensive process started.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
Noun
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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These super-computing facilities have become an important component of modern life, powering everything from smart home appliances to social media to AI chatbots.—
Thomas Grizzetti,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The new gizmo, called the ExpressVote XL, is made by the same firm that manufactures the scanning machines now used by New York City and many other counties in the state, Election Systems & Software.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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Measure your gizmo with the case on to get a sense of correct sizing, and look for a crossbody phone bag that matches the criteria (usually found in the product’s online description).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With interior chambers lined with perforated metal walls, the contraption somewhat resembles a fast-food restaurant’s deep fryer.—
Jessie Schiewe,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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The 2-story contraption is similar to machines that weigh potato chips or pet food, but more sensitive, according to Diltz.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Redundancy allows managers to see when a single widget is producing an unusual result.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
27 May 2025
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Much like widgets, integrations take just a few clicks to configure.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Trophies and rings are the renowned physical marks of success in American sports, but there’s an accessory that has become just as prevalent in championship-winning locker rooms as the shine of platinum or gold: ‘champagne goggles’.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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The trend is a light-hearted, playful style that can be worn as an accessory.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Trump was under particular pressure from American auto suppliers, who wrote a letter decrying Chinese export controls, particularly the rare-earth magnets that are essential to key components including brakes and steering mechanisms — as well as semiconductors used in smartphones and laptops.—
Michael Barclay,
Quartz,
6 June 2025
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Most of this carnivorous botany is small, but the diversity of different trapping mechanisms raises an evolutionary question.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 June 2025
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The Trump administration's stance on AI has largely aligned with that of companies, arguing that regulation would stymie innovation.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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For well-resourced jurisdictions, this could spur innovation.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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“Gadget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadget. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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