as in tool
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use
she tried out a new gadget for weeding the garden
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Recent Examples of gadget
This gadget is perfect for those who love quick, convenient, and tasty meals and is a must-have for the holiday season.
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Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Walmart This little gadget is our favorite blow-dry brush.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
The best deals on popular products — like Apple must-haves, best-selling fashion finds, and buzzy tech and home gadgets — are always at risk of selling out.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
The gadgets are especially great, with steep discounts on Roombas and Apple tech galore.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
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Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Walmart This little gadget is our favorite blow-dry brush.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
The best deals on popular products — like Apple must-haves, best-selling fashion finds, and buzzy tech and home gadgets — are always at risk of selling out.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
The gadgets are especially great, with steep discounts on Roombas and Apple tech galore.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gadget
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Training programs for managers and employees can help equip them with the tools to diffuse tensions, mediate conflicts, and maintain a focus on collaboration as discussed by Costigan & Brink in their Sloan MIT Article .Melanie Hughes, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, Andrews notes, funding has been progressively cut for developing and maintaining tools such as asteroid-detecting observatories.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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Our Place Wonder Oven $195 $175 Amazon Sometimes kitchen appliances can be an eyesore, but that’s not the case with Our Place’s toaster oven.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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Trump’s universal tariff proposals could cause prices to skyrocket on clothing, toys, furniture, household appliances, footwear and travel goods, according to a recent report from the National Retail Federation.Annie Nova, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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The karting carnage occurred during a seasonal holiday toy segment on the show that saw Goldberg and Haines trying out a collection of different child-friendly gadgets and gizmos, including an AI storytelling bear and Razor’s now-infamous Crazy Cart Shuffle.EW.com, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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While the cockpit design will be a mixture of retro lines and the latest hi-tech gizmos, the new Prelude will definitely not employ a controversial seat feature that appeared on earlier models.Peter Lyon, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Needless to say, those who hate the thought of decorating for hours on end were incredibly jealous of this contraption.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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But one contraption from the original Saw, which is the only movie in the franchise that Wan, 47, has directed, still stands out as his favorite.Jen Juneau, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Quick fixes, like widgets, aren't always sufficient and can lead to legal issues.Nayan Padrai, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Janardhanan’s work caught the eye of the company and Nothing’s software team worked with a community developer to create the widget.Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
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The greatness of her accessory boils down to its size, which wasn’t as Mary Poppins-esque as a tote bag or as squished as a tiny wallet purse.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Party on Top, Sleek on the Bottom Let this stunning Ulla Johnson tank be the star of the show by pairing it will a full midi skirt and festive, but not fussy, accessories.Christina Holevas, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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Driven by a passion for understanding the intricate mechanisms of the human immune system, Dr. Halpert’s expertise evolved into a mission: revolutionizing cancer treatment.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Using this mechanism, the metasheet can be remotely controlled to push items around by raising and lowering different areas.Michael Irving, New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
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Such a hands-on approach powers responsible innovation and lays the foundation of accountability throughout the organization.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The incoming Trump administration’s pro-growth agenda aims to support innovation and entrepreneurship.Steve Forbes, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Gadget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadget. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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