as in tools
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 gadgets
Your gadgets contain hazardous chemicals that can contaminate groundwater (not to mention, lithium batteries can start fires).
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
As people who write about food and kitchen gadgets for a living, Bon Appétit editors are constantly surrounded by a wide range of products.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
Now’s the perfect time to stock your kitchen with gadgets and gizmos designed to make life easier.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
These kinds of gadgets quickly earn a permanent spot in my home.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
In an ironic twist of events, TikTok’s latest movement—the analog bag trend—offers an entertainment alternative that doesn’t revolve around tech gadgets.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
What this means to you This technology is not about flashy gadgets.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Across the street is Circus of Books, which has some unique gadgets and interesting literary selections.
—Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Xiaomi makes some of China's best-selling cellphones, gadgets and cars.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 27 Jan. 2026
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
As people who write about food and kitchen gadgets for a living, Bon Appétit editors are constantly surrounded by a wide range of products.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
Now’s the perfect time to stock your kitchen with gadgets and gizmos designed to make life easier.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
These kinds of gadgets quickly earn a permanent spot in my home.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
In an ironic twist of events, TikTok’s latest movement—the analog bag trend—offers an entertainment alternative that doesn’t revolve around tech gadgets.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
What this means to you This technology is not about flashy gadgets.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Across the street is Circus of Books, which has some unique gadgets and interesting literary selections.
—Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Xiaomi makes some of China's best-selling cellphones, gadgets and cars.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gadgets
Noun
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Browsing gets assistant Gemini in Chrome introduces new creative tools as well.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Leadership teams are looking for the next initiative, and yet employees may be overwhelmed by a plethora of health tools, programs and perks.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Small appliances might break down or a minor breakage could occur.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Now’s the perfect time to stock your kitchen with gadgets and gizmos designed to make life easier.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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These latest gizmos come from megacaps like Amazon, Alphabet and Meta and smaller players like Friend and Plaud.—
Jaures Yip,Kif Leswing,Annie Palmer,Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
22 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Ava Phillippe tapped into the Ralph Lauren aesthetic with rugged dark wash shirt and jeans, pulled together with worn-in brown leather accessories and jacket.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Feb. 2026
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Given that the Ash clan came from a far darker place psychologically and historically than the Wind Traders, Scott wanted their costumes and accessories to go in an entirely different direction.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The researchers presented toddlers with elaborate puzzle contraptions that contained prizes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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When a rebellion erupts between Earth and its colonies, the ensuing conflict is fought by pilots in massive mechanized contraptions known as mobile suits.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Those domains powered legitimate extension features like weather widgets and new tab pages.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The paper’s push into new products, including an opinion news aggregator launched this week, is trying to solve an audience problem with new widgets for which there’s little clear demand.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Zhu highlighted innovations, such as the 2023 cross-border payment using digital RMB for precious metals.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Nashville residents should be prepared to potentially go without power for up to a week, said Brent Baker, executive vice president and chief operations and innovations officer of the Nashville Electric Service.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Many Democrats also want tighter rules around warrants and accountability mechanisms for officers in the field.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Department of Homeland Security has condemned blue-state officials who have worked to roll back ICE initiatives and enforcement mechanisms.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Gadgets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadgets. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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