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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The friendly-looking blue-and-white character often rescues Nobita by pulling secret gadgets from the future out of the pocket in his stomach.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024
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No need to wait until Black Friday to snag some tech gadgets.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
Unlike traditional mosquito repellant, this little gadget does all the work for you without having to spray anything on your skin.
$50 $40 at Amazon
$50 at REI
Need something a little more portable?
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024
Teeth whitening gadgets like the Colgate Whitening Pen are super helpful to give yourself a sparkling smile just in time for the holiday season!
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
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Jessie Yeung, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024
Best Amazon Prime Day deals under $100: Amazon devices, smart home, and Prime Day tech deals
No need to wait until Black Friday to snag some tech gadgets.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
Unlike traditional mosquito repellant, this little gadget does all the work for you without having to spray anything on your skin.
$50 $40 at Amazon
$50 at REI
Need something a little more portable?
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024
Teeth whitening gadgets like the Colgate Whitening Pen are super helpful to give yourself a sparkling smile just in time for the holiday season!
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
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The unstructured nature of language, audio, and imagery were not as well suited for the prior AI tools.Billee Howard, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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More states began embracing the tools last cycle to grapple with administration difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic.Julia Mueller, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
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Spencer Platt | Getty Images Former President Donald Trump’s universal tariff proposals could cause prices to skyrocket on clothing, toys, furniture, household appliances, footwear and travel goods, according to a new report from the National Retail Federation.Annie Nova,Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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An appliance like that, while a great gift idea, can get pretty expensive (even our best budget pick, the Bambino Plus, is $500).Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024
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The gizmo is changing sports — and one reason why the 23-year-old looks so much beyond his years on the gridiron.Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
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Free of electronic gizmos and multifunction screens, the NSX interior is somewhat dated but also refreshing in its absence of useless stuff.Robert Ross, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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Larson believed the contraption would flag false answers via distinct fluctuations etched by a stylus onto a revolving drum of paper.Susan Saulny, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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After the machine was explained to me, I was taught how to properly lay down on the contraption and instructed to lie still while the machine scanned me like a TSA bin.Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
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Add interactive tools, widgets or calculators that might help the user directly.Adhip Ray, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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In its favor is Can-Am's ability to infuse its history of designing the entire widget in-house to produce two solid competitors in the electric motorcycle market.Roberto Baldwin, WIRED, 24 Sep. 2024
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The most fun was turning accessories (crochet flowers, a chevron tote) into statement sweaters.Jane Herman, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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Add the denim baseball cap as an effortless, but cute accessory!Essence, Essence, 29 Oct. 2024
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Make any final adjustments, such as tightening screws or adjusting the mechanism’s tension, to ensure smooth operation.Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024
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Countries are debating mechanisms to share genetic material and formalizing financial programs.Justin Worland/Bogotá, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
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While employers are actively seeking professionals who can bring their AI expertise to enable greater ROI, streamline processes, and remain competitive, this is your opportunity to future-proof your career and be part of the innovation.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The bill contains $14 billion in incentives for domestic circularity and innovation for fashion and textiles.Evan Clark, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Gadget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadget. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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