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also gismo
as in gadget
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use
found all sorts of interesting woodworking gizmos in the garage
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Recent Examples of gizmo
The massive gizmo came embedded in a Trinitron TV console, weighed nearly as much as a Pinto and cost as much, too ($2,495, or $15,000 today).
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Andy Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2025
In what obviously should’ve been a pack-in title like PlayStation’s done with the Astro series at the launch of its new hardware, Welcome Tour makes for a fun distraction and a good way to test out all the new gizmos in the console.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
The new gizmo, called the ExpressVote XL, is made by the same firm that manufactures the scanning machines now used by New York City and many other counties in the state, Election Systems & Software.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
Perhaps there are a thousand robotic arms and conveyor belts and forklifts and gadgets and gizmos working to assemble, for example, an autonomous car.
—Michael Koziol, IEEE Spectrum, 20 June 2018
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Andy Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2025
In what obviously should’ve been a pack-in title like PlayStation’s done with the Astro series at the launch of its new hardware, Welcome Tour makes for a fun distraction and a good way to test out all the new gizmos in the console.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
The new gizmo, called the ExpressVote XL, is made by the same firm that manufactures the scanning machines now used by New York City and many other counties in the state, Election Systems & Software.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
Perhaps there are a thousand robotic arms and conveyor belts and forklifts and gadgets and gizmos working to assemble, for example, an autonomous car.
—Michael Koziol, IEEE Spectrum, 20 June 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gizmo
Noun
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The Apple Series 10 keeps me on top of health, fitness, and notifications without ever feeling like another gadget to babysit.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
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Now, the gadget flaunts app compatibility, which helps tailor the drying and styling process to your individual hair type and length.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In a 2004 study, the United States Institute of Peace said that hundreds of terrorist groups had migrated online, utilizing a tool meant for better communication for often nefarious purposes.—
Richard Frankel,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Meeting these expectations has put real strain on automotive retail, challenging dealers to know when to rely on intelligent tools—and when to step in with human expertise.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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So Ukrainian and Russian mechanics keep tinkering with their contraptions to keep the tanks in the fight.—
Marco Hernandez,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Their investigation leads them to Dayal (Soubin Shahir) and Simon (Nagarjuna), members of a crime syndicate using one of Rajasekar's inventions — a chair-like contraption with the ability to cremate bodies — for their own nefarious purposes.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This multi-tasking innovation, which is boosted with five skincare ingredients, won over testers with its lightweight and luxurious feel.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The innovation started with Michael Saylor.—
Christopher Perkins,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many will completely forego Corsair's widgets.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
27 Aug. 2025
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And now, Apple has updated its Invites app with a widget that can count down the days, hours and minutes to the event.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Not quite as much as this crazy jigger, but extraordinary nonetheless.—
Loz Blain
August 04,
New Atlas,
4 Aug. 2025
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Also often included is a double-sided jigger, featuring one-ounce capacity on one side and two-ounce capacity on the other.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 July 2025
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“Gizmo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gizmo. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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