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
The program included a technology deep dive exploring the science behind modern IPL devices, a creator roundtable discussing personal journeys around beauty and self-confidence and hands-on demonstrations that allowed attendees to experience the devices directly.
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Footwear News, 7 May 2026
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 will see its debut in devices overseas from brands like Oppo, realme, and REDMI.
—Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 7 May 2026
Now, devices like Whoop and Hume are designed as data trackers first and foremost without so much as a clock.
—ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
Henson didn’t just explain the devices.
—Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
This not only suppressed uneven vertical phase distribution but also improved film uniformity across the devices.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Nielsen’s streaming ratings cover viewing on TV sets only and don’t include minutes watched on computers or mobile devices.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026
Suitcases are discovered, containing plot devices.
—Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
The price point and its adaptability and ease of connecting to devices, has made the Vision Pro increasingly attractive for medical professionals, especially those in regional or community hospitals where budgets are tighter.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2026
Footwear News, 7 May 2026
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 will see its debut in devices overseas from brands like Oppo, realme, and REDMI.
—Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 7 May 2026
Now, devices like Whoop and Hume are designed as data trackers first and foremost without so much as a clock.
—ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
Henson didn’t just explain the devices.
—Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
This not only suppressed uneven vertical phase distribution but also improved film uniformity across the devices.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Nielsen’s streaming ratings cover viewing on TV sets only and don’t include minutes watched on computers or mobile devices.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026
Suitcases are discovered, containing plot devices.
—Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
The price point and its adaptability and ease of connecting to devices, has made the Vision Pro increasingly attractive for medical professionals, especially those in regional or community hospitals where budgets are tighter.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devices
Noun
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There's generally a tendency for organizations to focus too much on measuring or tracking input or activity, as opposed to output.—
Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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His playoff history and tendency to let up weak goals do raise some red flags.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Learning about her aptitude for difficult conversations, a counselor directed her toward social work instead.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Murray-Boyles separates himself with his defensive aptitude, though.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Specifically, the inclination of consumers to search for lower prices during a spike.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Like des Esseintes’s inclination toward the antiquated, Carly’s taste for vintage kitsch runs retro-romantic.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Noun
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There have been other touch points, like the affinity some Task Force officers have for the Punisher logo, that crosses from the fictional into reality.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Kubiak also has an affinity for bigger formations.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Noun
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In the greater public, a dangerous, inchoate rage directed at Barack Obama persists alongside the widespread affection for him.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The reunion at the festival served as a reminder of just how much affection remains for the film all these years later.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
Noun
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We’re constantly told that the internet highlights our most selfish, divided or angry impulses.—
Simon Rogers,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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The minimalist impulse extends to the new mechanical and electrical systems.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Every one of those cases, there's an indictment and then eventually there is a trial or some sort of disposition.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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The report and final disposition memos were released by the Sheriff’s Office this week.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Devices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devices. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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