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 reason is that your internet speed will be divided up across those gadgets.
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David Brinkerhoff, USA Today, 11 June 2025
These days, our pets have as many toys, gadgets, and clothing as some humans.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025
President Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs on goods from countries such as China could also impact the development of new gadgets or consumer appetite to buy new electronics.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
Last year’s event featured gift cards alongside gadget purchases and discounts on AppleCare+ plans.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 10 June 2025
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David Brinkerhoff, USA Today, 11 June 2025
These days, our pets have as many toys, gadgets, and clothing as some humans.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025
President Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs on goods from countries such as China could also impact the development of new gadgets or consumer appetite to buy new electronics.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
Last year’s event featured gift cards alongside gadget purchases and discounts on AppleCare+ plans.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gadget
Noun
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Fake review merchants have also wised up to new methods to evade detection tools, especially for payment providers who are still using more basic methods.—
Rochelle Blease,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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These tools promise to detect danger in real time and alert authorities before serious harm occurs.—
Aislinn Conrad,
The Conversation,
13 June 2025
Noun
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2025
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This provision ensures compensation for eligible owners whose appliances fail after the announcement.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 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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The robot contraption all hooks up to a motor that Williams controls from a nearby desk.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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But on designer Lauren Nichols’ set, Salvador has a Rube Goldberg contraption to aid him in his quest to recall what matters most.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Live cursors, presence indicators and in-context commenting create continuous awareness among participants, while AI agents contribute through suggestion widgets, status indicators and real-time function calls.—
Roshan Pawar,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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That was before Gose realized that, in the private-equity world, a hospital was just another widget, a tool to make money and nothing more.—
Megan Greenwell,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Keep accessories simple with some gold hoops and a pair of oblong sunglasses, and throw on a clutch bag with your favorite charm to add a personal touch to the dressy casual look.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
20 June 2025
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At the end of 2022, the company sold a minority stake to fashion business accelerator Underscore District to support the next stage of its growth and has since opened its online store, revamped the website, focused on accessories and collaborations, and increased its wholesale footprint.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Some mechanisms deliver power to either your bicycle’s rear or front hub.—
Michael Venutolo-Mantovani,
Wired News,
20 June 2025
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One of the most important, if not the most important, mechanism for protecting human rights in Europe, the ECHR has come in for much criticism in recent years as it has often been seen to stay the hands of European governments looking to deport people without full due process.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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But the Ryder board, about a decade ago, wanted CEO Robert Sanchez to focus on innovation and how to lead the company beyond the core strategy and services that had sustained it for decades.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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At first glance, the law does not criminalize innovation.—
Chris Groshong,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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“Gadget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadget. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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