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as in gadgets
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use
since the invention of the cork, all manner of appliances have been invented for the extraction of these sometimes troublesome stoppers
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as in accessories
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
an appliance that allows the machine to be used as a sander
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Recent Examples of appliances
The top sub-sectors were technology hardware, petroleum, and household appliances, while consumer durables, household products, and non-ferrous metals were the worst.
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Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
You can be alerted if one of your kids left the refrigerator door open, or if there’s a mechanical issue with one of your appliances.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The household appliances targeted by the Biden administration over the years.
—Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
They're used in tech for cars, military vehicles, medical devices, smartphones, home appliances, space projects, and much more.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Concern About Tariffs Lifts Appliance Sales The Visa report found that sales of durable goods and items like appliances and electronics increased significantly.
—Joan Verdon, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Arizona has largely benefitted from the CHIPS Act, which President Joe Biden enacted in 2022 to revive the nation's role in making microchips that power cellphones, computers, appliances, medical devices and much more.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
From Downer's e-bikes in Colombia to similar initiatives emerging across Southeast Asia and Africa, entrepreneurs are applying digital collateral principles to finance everything from appliances to productive assets.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Black-on-black cabinetry and speckled quartz countertops captivate beneath a dual sky light, along with a host of high-end appliances for whipping up meals.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
You can be alerted if one of your kids left the refrigerator door open, or if there’s a mechanical issue with one of your appliances.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The household appliances targeted by the Biden administration over the years.
—Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
They're used in tech for cars, military vehicles, medical devices, smartphones, home appliances, space projects, and much more.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Concern About Tariffs Lifts Appliance Sales The Visa report found that sales of durable goods and items like appliances and electronics increased significantly.
—Joan Verdon, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Arizona has largely benefitted from the CHIPS Act, which President Joe Biden enacted in 2022 to revive the nation's role in making microchips that power cellphones, computers, appliances, medical devices and much more.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
From Downer's e-bikes in Colombia to similar initiatives emerging across Southeast Asia and Africa, entrepreneurs are applying digital collateral principles to finance everything from appliances to productive assets.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Black-on-black cabinetry and speckled quartz countertops captivate beneath a dual sky light, along with a host of high-end appliances for whipping up meals.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appliances
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Eventually, these gadgets led me toward being more interested in the mechanics of music-making.Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
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There are new gadgets on the market that purport to put you right to bed in 15 to 30 minutes.Audrey Botta, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
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Along with these crimson accessories, the actor prepared for her next performance with a venti-sized coffee and cell phone in hand, and also protected herself from the cold with a short charcoal gray coat and unexpected barrel jeans in a mustard tone.María Munsuri, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
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Designed with portability and sustainability in mind, these accessories support a range of activities, from sketching ideas to shooting content.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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All the top options are off the board.Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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One of their best options just so happens to have spent 2024 with another team in the American League West.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Appliances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appliances. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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