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
Moments like that make gadgets like the Fitbit Google Ace smartwatch feel a lot less like a toy and more like peace of mind.
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Amazon is well-stocked with many different types of traps and gadgets that have tons of great reviews for their ability to rid your home of this common pest.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Personal roots of acoustic science Bell’s idea to invent the telephone was not driven by a desire for a mass-market gadget, but a lifelong obsession with sound and speech.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2026
Skip the gimmicky weeding gadgets and the rototiller, at least for now, and focus your time and budget on tools that will serve you season after season.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Amazon is well-stocked with many different types of traps and gadgets that have tons of great reviews for their ability to rid your home of this common pest.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Personal roots of acoustic science Bell’s idea to invent the telephone was not driven by a desire for a mass-market gadget, but a lifelong obsession with sound and speech.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2026
Skip the gimmicky weeding gadgets and the rototiller, at least for now, and focus your time and budget on tools that will serve you season after season.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gadget
Noun
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Digital tool use has risen by roughly 50% in the last five years, and drone technology adoption grew by 48% between 2019 and 2023.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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There’s also a zippered top section for tools, like brushes, tweezers, and nail files.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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So, everyday purchases such as clothing, phone cases, small appliances, and shoes remain subject to tariffs and customs delays.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Other highlights include a dining area, a family room, and a Poggenpohl kitchen with an eat-in island and Bosch appliances.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Tossing a screenshot of Luigi Raceway onto the gizmo, with Mario mid-boost, is probably an easier lift.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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Did the Men in Black show up with one of those memory-eraser gizmos to take care of Obama’s inappropriate revelation?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Fowler tried all sorts of techniques and contraptions—mouth tape, oral appliances, a special therapeutic water bottle, tough Turkish chewing gum.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
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However, with a bit of practice, these fairly portable (though often heavy) contraptions bridge the gap between casual night photography and more serious astrophotography.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Compal/iF Design View gallery - 6 images Compal’s award-winning AI Book concept adds a color E Ink display to the laptop’s palm rest area, turning otherwise unused space into a stylus-friendly workspace for notes, widgets, and AI prompts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Suite Team plan ($55 per person per month, billed annually) adds basic AI features (generative replies), a live chat widget, phone support, several AI tools for building a knowledge base, and support for more social media apps (WhatsApp and Instagram).—
John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This compact hair tool travel bag keeps your styling tools and accessories together and the incorporated heat-resistant mat protects hotel surfaces from damage.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Upgrade with stylish accessories, a statement mirror, matching finishes, and plush towels for a luxe feel.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are still being paid under a separate funding mechanism.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Baked into our calendar and customs are endless mechanisms for marking time, for savoring, for taking stock, for starting fresh.—
Risa Polansky Shiman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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The crypto industry has long touted blockchain’s capacity for 24/7 trading, as well as a trading innovation known as perpetual futures.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Hughes has more than 25 years of experience, including leadership roles, with the YMCA and has focused on supporting health and youth innovations, a museum news release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Gadget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadget. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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