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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
Who else can possibly prevent Ethan’s nemesis, Gabriel (Esai Morales), in his deluded attempts to master that diabolical gizmo?
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Tom Gliatto, People.com, 14 May 2025
Monitor Speakers With Private Audio Lenovo has dozens of new CES products, but one last gizmo that stood out to me is the ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 6 all-in-one computer.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 7 Jan. 2025
Businesses need to move past seeing AI as a fancy, fortune-costing gizmo that’d magically strengthen their business use cases and shoot them to the top of their industries.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The site features new deals each and every day on just about every kind of gadget, gizmo, and appliance out there.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
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Tom Gliatto, People.com, 14 May 2025
Monitor Speakers With Private Audio Lenovo has dozens of new CES products, but one last gizmo that stood out to me is the ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 6 all-in-one computer.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 7 Jan. 2025
Businesses need to move past seeing AI as a fancy, fortune-costing gizmo that’d magically strengthen their business use cases and shoot them to the top of their industries.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The site features new deals each and every day on just about every kind of gadget, gizmo, and appliance out there.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gizmo
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Best Buy: There’s no shortage of tech deals to be found at Best Buy, where hundreds of laptops, appliances, headphones, and more gadgets are currently on sale — including this 98-inch Smart TV that’s $1,200 off.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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Now, thanks to the development of GaN technology, a power supply can be small enough to fit in a coat pocket and have enough outlets and muscle to power the most demanding laptops and gadgets.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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On top of that, with a variety of third-party tools available on the market, business owners can also have their pick, according to RMIT Vietnam’s Parida.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Human smugglers, often linked to drug cartels, have used tunnels, ladders and power tools to cross walls.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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No one has seen the seventh kind, the fearsome Night Fury, until Hiccup manages to knock one out of the sky with a homemade bola contraption.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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The robot contraption all hooks up to a motor that Williams controls from a nearby desk.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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In today’s digital economy, fintech success hinges not only on technological innovation but on building a resilient, scalable ecosystem through strategic partnerships.—
Thanh Pham,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Why accessible robot design is essential for innovation Building a robot from scratch usually means needing fancy equipment like CNC machines or custom electronics.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Apple suppliers were higher overnight after the smartphone maker made a widget on its China website specifically to facilitate the application for rebates under the national subsidy program.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The dynamic new interface make apps, widgets and docs appear translucent, allowing users to see multiple layers of their screen at once.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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These are squid jiggers that have adopted multifunctional roles, providing logistics, operational coordination and limited medical care.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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The Azalea Cocktail Kit includes: 25.4 fluid ounces of non-alcoholic Azalea cocktail mix Masters souvenir cups Masters coasters Masters custom stirrers Masters cocktail jigger Recipe card Note: Alcohol is NOT included.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Gizmo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gizmo. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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