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
Noun
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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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In practice, the marketing language around these tools tends not to capture the ways that actual humans use them.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
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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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2025
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Now, the Entity intends to annihilate humanity in four days unless it can be taken offline by a key that accesses a gizmo in the Arctic Sea that connects to a whatsit that Ving Rhames’s weary Luther is attempting to invent from a makeshift hospital bed somewhere in the subway tunnels of London.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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Who else can possibly prevent Ethan’s nemesis, Gabriel (Esai Morales), in his deluded attempts to master that diabolical gizmo?—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
14 May 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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Retro-looking flashy contraptions like the Ford Volante concept car.—
Joe Salas
May 07,
New Atlas,
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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These measures would fortify the collective power and deterrence of the United States’ alliances far beyond what is possible under today’s informal mechanisms.—
ELY RATNER,
Foreign Affairs,
27 May 2025
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Aid is now beginning to be distributed under a contentious U.S.-Israeli mechanism.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Tailoring your rest strategy to your business stage boosts innovation and prevents burnout.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Like the Europeans, Trump seems willing to take the tradeoff — less innovation and access to the latest drugs in exchange for lower prices.—
Allison Schrager,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
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“Gadget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadget. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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