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
Luckily, the hosting expert has her own line of home furnishings and kitchen gadgets, and right now, tons of items are on sale for up to 52 percent off at Amazon.
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
People could buy everything on the train: batteries, flashlights, umbrellas, chocolate, candy, dishrags, dolls, toy cars, the newest electronic gadget.
—Hazlitt, 6 Aug. 2025
These clever yet bizarre gadgets are both fun and oddly useful.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
And while there are now cards, test strips and other devices that can be used to indicate the presence of such drugs on-location, those gadgets may take several rather awkward minutes to deliver results.
—Ben Coxworth
july 26, New Atlas, 26 July 2025
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
People could buy everything on the train: batteries, flashlights, umbrellas, chocolate, candy, dishrags, dolls, toy cars, the newest electronic gadget.
—Hazlitt, 6 Aug. 2025
These clever yet bizarre gadgets are both fun and oddly useful.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
And while there are now cards, test strips and other devices that can be used to indicate the presence of such drugs on-location, those gadgets may take several rather awkward minutes to deliver results.
—Ben Coxworth
july 26, New Atlas, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gadget
Noun
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From building a beauty empire to navigating purpose through pain, Monique shares the lessons, leaps of faith, and leadership tools that have shaped her journey.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 Aug. 2025
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But respectful debate has given way to vitriol, amplified by leaders who use division as a political tool.—
Krutika Kuppalli,
Time,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Aug. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For the past three years, New York City beaches have relied on drones to detect sharks and riptides, and now the gizmos are being used to drop flotation devices on swimmers in trouble.—
Henry Alford,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The guitar player, his little knobby thing was not a gizmo thing.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Edison Cannon: An experimental contraption based on designs by the gunsmith Medvedik.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Video footage shows the giant Pacific octopus grabbing the camera and its reddish body covering more and more of the contraption.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Apple users will soon be able to access any widgets from installed apps via their vehicle's infotainment system.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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The interface largely centers on clock faces and widgets — small software features that are typically dedicated to specific tasks. Charismatic, which was previously known as Pebble and Rock earlier in development, blends the approach of the Apple TV and Apple Watch operating systems.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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All of the electric buses are equipped with accessories for students with handicaps.—
Harley Walls,
Arkansas Online,
7 Aug. 2025
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As Page Six noted, Moss' chic accessory can go for up to around $13,500, which doesn't exactly equate to being casually exposed to the forces of Mother Nature.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With a locking mechanism that allows for multiple wear options, the zipper can be worn half-zipped, all the way zipped, or flipped down.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In India, which now accounts for 22 percent of global cotton production, female smallholder cotton farmers were certified as organic producers with the support of training programs, local procurement hubs and secure pricing mechanisms, with a 10 percent price premium for their cotton.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These are on top of images and videos published last week that highlight the Pixel’s folding phones and nodding towards the innovation in the Android platform that is missing in other platforms.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The agency focuses on developing creative industries while promoting the integration of creativity and innovation into production to enhance the value of goods, services and cultural capital.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Gadget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadget. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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