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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
Noun
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Now is a great time to treat yourself to a new gadget that'll make life a lot easier.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
9 July 2025
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Certainly, every electronic gadget in your home and car contains copper.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
Noun
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And Marcus Wheatland, known as the doctor of the swells, was a medical practitioner and a pioneer of X-rays as a diagnostic tool.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
8 July 2025
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For many, this trend is both logical and necessary: the skill sets, tools and time required to defend against modern threats are out of reach for many lean internal teams.—
Nolan Garrett,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Though its popularity has boomed and waned over the last seven decades, there’s no denying that Mr. Land’s little contraption has long-term staying power.—
Alvina Wang,
Mercury News,
20 May 2025
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The planes were rickety contraptions with no brakes that belched castor oil and had to be dragged to a stop with a tail skid after landing.—
Victor Luckerson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
Noun
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While the extent to which sustainable finishing technologies are integrated into their operations varies, all share a common interest in exploring the latest innovations available.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 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
Noun
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In addition to teaming with Google for the Oasis Live ’25 Map Experience AR widget to enhance the experience for fellow Mancs, the band issued a friendly warning to fans to mind the weather for the shows, as temperatures in the high 80s are expected at showtime.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
11 July 2025
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To find a cooling center near you, scroll the map and zoom using the widget in the top right corner.—
Lily Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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 14 Jul. 2025.
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