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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
These latest gizmos come from megacaps like Amazon, Alphabet and Meta and smaller players like Friend and Plaud.
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Jaures Yip,kif Leswing,annie Palmer,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 22 Nov. 2025
There are countless designs for tick-removal tools and safety whistles online, but this model combines the two into one keychain-compatible gizmo.
—Zoe Gates, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
Hailed for their seemingly effortless power, supple ride, technologically sophisticated gizmos and exquisite interior and exterior appointments, Phantoms have been the ultimate celebrity status symbol nearly since the nameplate’s release.
—Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2025
Over the years, the Hammacher Schlemmer catalog became renowned for gadgets, gizmos and innovative products.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Jaures Yip,kif Leswing,annie Palmer,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 22 Nov. 2025
There are countless designs for tick-removal tools and safety whistles online, but this model combines the two into one keychain-compatible gizmo.
—Zoe Gates, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
Hailed for their seemingly effortless power, supple ride, technologically sophisticated gizmos and exquisite interior and exterior appointments, Phantoms have been the ultimate celebrity status symbol nearly since the nameplate’s release.
—Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2025
Over the years, the Hammacher Schlemmer catalog became renowned for gadgets, gizmos and innovative products.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gizmo
gadget
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Among the machines in my regular rotation are a single-pint gadget and a 2-quart canister model (that’s the kind with the frozen bowl).—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Jan. 2026
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The little shop’s name comes from the quartermaster character, Q, who provides the gadgets and, more to the point, Aston Martin cars for James Bond in the famous movies.—
Peter Valdes-Dapena,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Gizmo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gizmo. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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