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
The new pitter, a Lamborghini of kitchen gadgets, works on 6 cherries at a time, pushing out the pits and leaving the cherries in pristine condition.
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
But while Batman tends to save lives with a plethora of gadgets and advanced combat techniques, the actor playing him wound up needing nothing more than the good old-fashioned Heimlich maneuver.
—Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 May 2026
In fact, the goal will be for gadgets to blend in.
—Madeline Bilis, The Spruce, 30 May 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, 29 May 2026
Summer cooking doesn’t have to be exhaustive with these thoughtful tools, appliances, and gadgets.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
On Halloween night of 1985, Sarah will take center stage for the first time and explain how new appliances and gadgets are making their lives easier.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
These devices are not single-purchase gadgets like a smartwatch.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
For people with additional third-party smart gadgets, AcuRite NOW also works with Tuya’s SmartLife IoT ecosystem.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 21 May 2026
Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
But while Batman tends to save lives with a plethora of gadgets and advanced combat techniques, the actor playing him wound up needing nothing more than the good old-fashioned Heimlich maneuver.
—Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 May 2026
In fact, the goal will be for gadgets to blend in.
—Madeline Bilis, The Spruce, 30 May 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, 29 May 2026
Summer cooking doesn’t have to be exhaustive with these thoughtful tools, appliances, and gadgets.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
On Halloween night of 1985, Sarah will take center stage for the first time and explain how new appliances and gadgets are making their lives easier.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
These devices are not single-purchase gadgets like a smartwatch.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
For people with additional third-party smart gadgets, AcuRite NOW also works with Tuya’s SmartLife IoT ecosystem.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gadgets
Noun
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Catch up on Select’s in-depth coverage of personal finance, tech and tools, wellness and more, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2026
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Use your smartphone to take pictures or videos of each room in your home — open closets and drawers, and record the serial numbers of items like appliances and electronics.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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These small-but-mighty gizmos and gadgets are all under $10 and arrive with fast Prime shipping.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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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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Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is here, offering shoppers a second chance to save on everything from durable luggage and tech accessories to home goods and shoes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Few accessories can so instantly and dramatically transform one’s presentation as a pair of sunglasses (if further evidence is needed, just think of Snoopy’s transition to Joe Cool).—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
2 June 2026
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These genius contraptions help remove moisture from the air and can make a big difference in cooling down the house.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
24 May 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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The deep-learning assistant integrates with the company’s existing size widgets and retailer data portals, and rolls out for retail deployment at the start of June.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Common features include posts and pages, widgets, comment sections, and more.—
Jeremy Saks,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Rhode shared a sneak peek at the innovations to come in a behind-the-scenes look at Hailey Bieber’s Met Gala beauty prep on Instagram in May.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Individually, these innovations create meaningful value.—
Bill Oldham,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Gold and Bitcoin’s supply dynamics differ Scarcity helps support the value of both gold and Bitcoin, but their supply mechanisms work very differently.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The prototype combines computer vision, artificial intelligence, industrial robotics, and laser technology to automatically identify mosquitoes and direct a laser toward them while incorporating safety mechanisms designed to prevent accidental firing near humans or flammable materials.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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“Gadgets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadgets. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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