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
Similar to higher-end models, this home cleaning gadget runs for 50 minutes in eco mode and has a serious filtration system.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
Apparently the gadget's AI brains aren't easily fooled by other types of small flying insects such as moths, or by airborne dust particles.
—Ben Coxworth
may 13, New Atlas, 13 May 2025
The new Matter also gives manufacturers the option of embedding NFC tags inside smart home gadgets.
—ArsTechnica, 7 May 2025
If your router supports it, use device-level firewall rules to limit which services or internet connections your smart gadgets can access.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2025
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
Apparently the gadget's AI brains aren't easily fooled by other types of small flying insects such as moths, or by airborne dust particles.
—Ben Coxworth
may 13, New Atlas, 13 May 2025
The new Matter also gives manufacturers the option of embedding NFC tags inside smart home gadgets.
—ArsTechnica, 7 May 2025
If your router supports it, use device-level firewall rules to limit which services or internet connections your smart gadgets can access.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gadget
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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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Jobs emerged in an era when the cost of coordination was high and the tools for distributing tasks were limited.—
John Winsor,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Photo : Anthony Barcelo The green-hued kitchen comes with a tiled backsplash, stainless appliances, and an accompanying breakfast nook.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
23 May 2025
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Without proper cleaning, these deposits can ruin both the appliance as well as the tea.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 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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The contraption is up for pre-order now at US$469, with shipping expected to start soon.—
Paul Ridden
May 11,
New Atlas,
11 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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Self-exclusion widgets like Gamban, BetBlocker and GamBlock can block access to accounts for a set period.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
14 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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By integrating interns into the company culture early on, businesses can foster loyalty, drive innovation and ultimately create a more engaged workforce.—
Anne St. Peter,
Forbes.com,
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 29 May. 2025.
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