as in tendency
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
left to her own devices she'd eat at a fast-food restaurant every night of the week
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Recent Examples of devices
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Big Think, 18 June 2026
Numerous guests were reportedly secured in harnesses and fall protection and then transitioned onto aerial devices.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
The systems can provide temporary connectivity, renewable energy, potable water, and power for medical devices and emergency operations.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Peacock’s first-party data shows that 26 percent of Love Island USA’s audience is watching via mobile devices, which would only increased the total viewing time.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Efficient workstation flow, location of periphery devices, new technologies, and streamlined designs are all featured in the new and enhanced workstations.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
No matter what the hype, candles, sonic devices, and bracelets don’t keep mosquitoes away.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
And that brings us to September, when Android devices in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand will begin checking verification status before installing apps.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 18 June 2026
Critically, the new Mevion system fits in treatment rooms holding conventional X-ray radiation devices, which are common in the Bay Area and nationally.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Big Think, 18 June 2026
Numerous guests were reportedly secured in harnesses and fall protection and then transitioned onto aerial devices.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
The systems can provide temporary connectivity, renewable energy, potable water, and power for medical devices and emergency operations.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Peacock’s first-party data shows that 26 percent of Love Island USA’s audience is watching via mobile devices, which would only increased the total viewing time.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Efficient workstation flow, location of periphery devices, new technologies, and streamlined designs are all featured in the new and enhanced workstations.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
No matter what the hype, candles, sonic devices, and bracelets don’t keep mosquitoes away.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
And that brings us to September, when Android devices in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand will begin checking verification status before installing apps.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 18 June 2026
Critically, the new Mevion system fits in treatment rooms holding conventional X-ray radiation devices, which are common in the Bay Area and nationally.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devices
Noun
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At its most fundamental, leadership exists because humans are simultaneously competitive and cooperative — and the balance between these two tendencies determines everything.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Even the most memorable new character, Forky (Tony Hale)—an endearingly daffy piece of plastic cutlery with a tendency toward self-harm—could only reinforce the sense that we were being served a load of flimsy, disposable goods.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The future of talent acquisition will require hiring more for aptitude, adaptability and leadership potential—and less for perfectly linear résumés.—
Dr. Milpha Blamo,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The North Korean players’ physical aptitude was clear, but coaches were aware of their technical and tactical shortcomings.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Noun
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The 11 satellites on board are flying to a mid-inclination orbit.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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That was a statement signaling that even if the committee made no changes to interest rates, its inclination in the future would be to cut, rather than hike.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Her longstanding affinity for effortlessly cool sunglasses.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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The announcements reflect a broader trend discussed throughout APOS, where media executives have increasingly emphasized audience engagement, community-building and cultural affinity as key drivers of future growth across Asia’s entertainment industry.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Ortega felt plenty comfortable showing affection to her beloved pet, Brady, a Chihuahua mix.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
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The old apparatuses of affection remained between us, however obsolete.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Whereas pain is a primary mode of these antithetical impulses, as are hate, fear, anger and shame.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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Its hybrid analog-digital approach allows Alfa free rein to actualize his impulses, while the meditative atmosphere prompts reflection on where those impulses come from.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The disposition in that case was not immediately clear.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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Change the leader themselves — their behaviours, their habits, their dispositions.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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“Devices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devices. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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