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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 gadgets
The endless array of wine gadgets and kitschy paraphernalia out there can be overwhelming, and frankly, not all of it is bound to be useful or appreciated.
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Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
From gadgets that promise ease to those that add a touch of luxury, there’s no shortage of viral products that have everyone talking.
—Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Smart skin care, wearable wonder, and genius gadgets are great for any giftee.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
That focus allows each playe to trick out their ride with the right guns, gadgets and gear for their play style.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The sleek modern kitchen has plenty of cabinet space to store kitchen gadgets and tableware.
—Alexis Clinton, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
The New York City Department of Correction is temporarily pulling its body cameras out of service after one of the gadgets caught fire on Rikers Island earlier this week, a department spokesperson told the Daily News Friday.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
Messages sent between two Apple gadgets are encrypted, as are messages sent between users of Google Messages.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Amazon's currently lined up with gadgets made to make your life feel more streamlined, like Oura's smart ring.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 1 Dec. 2024
Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
From gadgets that promise ease to those that add a touch of luxury, there’s no shortage of viral products that have everyone talking.
—Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Smart skin care, wearable wonder, and genius gadgets are great for any giftee.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
That focus allows each playe to trick out their ride with the right guns, gadgets and gear for their play style.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The sleek modern kitchen has plenty of cabinet space to store kitchen gadgets and tableware.
—Alexis Clinton, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
The New York City Department of Correction is temporarily pulling its body cameras out of service after one of the gadgets caught fire on Rikers Island earlier this week, a department spokesperson told the Daily News Friday.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
Messages sent between two Apple gadgets are encrypted, as are messages sent between users of Google Messages.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Amazon's currently lined up with gadgets made to make your life feel more streamlined, like Oura's smart ring.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 1 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gadgets
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In addition to further support for housing and local governments, expanding the consumption subsidies applied to automobiles/electric vehicles/hybrid and home appliances to consumer electronics, textiles, and restaurant dining would be logical.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Built in 2020, the efficiency house includes full-size appliances, smart features, ohia and monkeypod wood accents, a complete kitchen, a queen-size bed loft, and a jetted tub with a rainfall showerhead.The Week Staff, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Next up, Chen will start selling the Spring/Summer 2025 collection on the Wangda website in February, and plans on expanding into accessories, handbags, as well as shoes from reconstructed materials.Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Financial terms of the deal were not provided, but Under Armour will provide all players, coaches and staff with performance apparel and accessories both on and off the court.Jessica Golden,Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Theater chains are dreaming up more and more whimsical—and, in some cases, distracting—contraptions in hopes of capturing attention.Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
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Related Video Getting Ready With Úrsula Corberó But cold water immersion can be incorporated in many different ways, without fancy contraptions or large price tags.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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But this is changing, with accessibility to the right data and innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI) paving the way for transformation.Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Simultaneously, innovations in data storage technology will require the development of new skills to administer, as well as innovative thinking in order to fully leverage their potential for accelerating progress.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rather than seeing complex traits as entirely new inventions, this research suggests that evolution often recycles and repurposes existing genetic tools to build complexity on the foundation of simplicity.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Each version is 10 times more powerful than its predecessor, unlike versions of other inventions with minimal upgrades.Kumar Parakala, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Over time, these mechanisms were co-opted by multicellular organisms to facilitate the development of specialized cells and tissues.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This would mean that the transition from unicellular to multicellular life was not a leap requiring entirely new genes but rather an evolutionary refinement of existing genetic mechanisms.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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