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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For Jones, these assets are not just tools of the trade but the linchpin of his media empire.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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The question is whether the convenience of these tools is worth the risk of occasionally shaky results.David Nield, WIRED, 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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That includes iPads, wireless headphones, smartphones, and even smart home gizmos.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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But this affordable gizmo could bring the whole world into your living room.Andrea Kaston Tange, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 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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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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Quick fixes, like widgets, aren't always sufficient and can lead to legal issues.Nayan Padrai, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Rain barrel accessories, like tubing, lids, and spigots, can also be damaged by cold weather, while metal rain barrels won’t function once temperatures drop below freezing.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
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The husband-and-wife team created a new series of original illustrations for such coveted accessories as the Puzzle and Pebble bucket bags and the Flamenco and Hammock bags.Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
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Support mechanism: Pull from stakeholders is key to longevity.Rocky Sharma, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, the resort proudly boasts LED lights and auto air conditioning mechanisms to minimize waste.Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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With better data came a shift to a quality-over-quantity approach, and advertisers began to consider factors such as ad placement, page load and creative innovation—all gauged with yet more data.Sergii Denysenko, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Because of their thermodynamic innovation, this Yeti tumbler will keep cold brew cold or hot drip hot longer than any of the competition.Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Gadget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadget. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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