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
An underfloor heating system will keep campers warm through all seasons in conjunction with a robust insulation package, and an off-grid power system promises to keep systems and gadgets running smoothly with or without camp hookups.
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New Atlas, 12 Apr. 2026
Those who have organized kitchens prioritize function over an excess of kitchen tools, serveware, and gadgets.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
My personal cure is using my gadgets to temporarily escape reality.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
But which of these gadgets actually deliver results — and which ones are little more than expensive distractions?
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
This doesn't mean there are no changes, as certain gadgets work and react differently based on physics.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2026
There’s a whole range of Hyperice gadgets available to tinker with, including Normatec compression boots and a Venom heat therapy belt.
—Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
Women are being confronted by lotions and serums and light masks that promise to rejuvenate their faces and necks, dietary supplements claiming to do everything from boost moods to ease hot flashes and gadgets promising to help with symptoms.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
These gadgets, imported from China or Russia or homemade in the US with 3D printers, transform a semiautomatic weapon—which fires a single round with each trigger pull—into a fully automatic one, able to discharge at a rate of 1,200 rounds per minute, limited only by the capacity of the magazine.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
New Atlas, 12 Apr. 2026
Those who have organized kitchens prioritize function over an excess of kitchen tools, serveware, and gadgets.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
My personal cure is using my gadgets to temporarily escape reality.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
But which of these gadgets actually deliver results — and which ones are little more than expensive distractions?
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
This doesn't mean there are no changes, as certain gadgets work and react differently based on physics.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2026
There’s a whole range of Hyperice gadgets available to tinker with, including Normatec compression boots and a Venom heat therapy belt.
—Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
Women are being confronted by lotions and serums and light masks that promise to rejuvenate their faces and necks, dietary supplements claiming to do everything from boost moods to ease hot flashes and gadgets promising to help with symptoms.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
These gadgets, imported from China or Russia or homemade in the US with 3D printers, transform a semiautomatic weapon—which fires a single round with each trigger pull—into a fully automatic one, able to discharge at a rate of 1,200 rounds per minute, limited only by the capacity of the magazine.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gadgets
Noun
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Editing tools like Descript are also rushing into the growing market for digital clones.—
Taylor Lorenz,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
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Each new Home Depot location includes a dedicated pro team, along with digital tools designed to streamline ordering.—
Alexandria Mansfield,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Heavy-duty abrasive sponges can leave visible scratches and dull finishes on appliances.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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There's also space for more appliances such as a fridge/freezer and washer/dryer to be installed.—
Adam Williams
April 11,
New Atlas,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In this pre-synthesizer age, Bebe and Louis Barron utilized a mind-blowing selection of electronic gizmos to create a unique collage of otherworldly noise.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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That's grounded in a 600-Ah LFP battery supported by 600 watts of solar and a 2,000-W inverter switching DC current into the AC so much more useful for everyday appliances and gizmos.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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From the dress, shoes, and accessories, more than 25 graduating seniors were given the opportunity to shine bright at prom, all thanks to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Possibly the addition of modern art and accessories to give it an interesting mix.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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There are a million and one videos of ag workers across Asia using the engines—often sourced from Yanmar and Kubota—to power wagons and irrigation pumps, among other contraptions.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
1 Apr. 2026
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Some are as simple as a memory foam or contoured pillow, others are quite elaborate contraptions that keep your neck and spine in a precise position.—
Kristine Thomason,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2026
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The career mode now gets real-world sponsors; there are new, super-nerdy widgets for the HUD that detail the innerworkings of the powertrain and ECU; track art, foliage, and environmental lighting have seen a lift; and AI has been further balanced, just to name a few other touch-ups.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
25 Mar. 2026
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Compal/iF Design View gallery - 6 images Compal’s award-winning AI Book concept adds a color E Ink display to the laptop’s palm rest area, turning otherwise unused space into a stylus-friendly workspace for notes, widgets, and AI prompts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2026
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The note pointed out that Ukraine’s domestic drone industry developed the innovations with help from Western allies.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Getting anything to run backwards in a watch that is otherwise running clockwise requires reverse-gear mechanisms that are beyond the scope of this article to explain.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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The latter will present the main support programs, tax incentives, and mechanisms for international collaboration.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Gadgets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadgets. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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