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also gismos
as in gadgets
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 gizmos
Did the Men in Black show up with one of those memory-eraser gizmos to take care of Obama’s inappropriate revelation?
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
These small-but-mighty gizmos and gadgets are all under $10 and arrive with fast Prime shipping.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
These latest gizmos come from megacaps like Amazon, Alphabet and Meta and smaller players like Friend and Plaud.
—Jaures Yip,kif Leswing,annie Palmer,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 22 Nov. 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
Check out some of the latest tech gizmos that caught our eye this season.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Check out some of the newer plant watering gizmos that have come on the market, like the inexpensive battery plant alarm moisture sensor that flashes red when water is needed.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2025
Shot in an expansive Ottawa arcade, the film is able to utilize the color, lights and gizmos of its attractions to acceptably atmospheric effect.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
These small-but-mighty gizmos and gadgets are all under $10 and arrive with fast Prime shipping.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
These latest gizmos come from megacaps like Amazon, Alphabet and Meta and smaller players like Friend and Plaud.
—Jaures Yip,kif Leswing,annie Palmer,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 22 Nov. 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
Check out some of the latest tech gizmos that caught our eye this season.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Check out some of the newer plant watering gizmos that have come on the market, like the inexpensive battery plant alarm moisture sensor that flashes red when water is needed.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2025
Shot in an expansive Ottawa arcade, the film is able to utilize the color, lights and gizmos of its attractions to acceptably atmospheric effect.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gizmos
gadgets
Noun
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The kitchen is no exception with cookware and gadgets that turn everyday cooking into a glacier-chic moment.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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While a reliable snow shovel is essential, adding smart gadgets like an automatic car starter or a quality ice melt to your arsenal can make those frosty mornings far less daunting.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Gizmos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gizmos. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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