as in appliances
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
Laptops, printers and other tech gadgets have been disappearing from Broward schools, in part due to lax controls during the COVID-19 pandemic, recent audits state.
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Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025
While most magicians rely on illusion, gadgets, and cutting-edge technology, Blaine’s magic is grounded in raw human endurance, discipline, and the ability to push the limits of both body and mind.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Keep reading for four simple gadgets that can make a significant impact on your everyday life.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Amazon's Big Spring Sale (March 25-31) is your chance to snag handy gadgets and everyday essentials for under $50.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2025
From must-have audio gadgets to smart home essentials and portable devices, there’s no shortage of discounts to upgrade your tech game.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2025
Sometimes, the best gadgets are the ones that are reinvented by taking it up a notch.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
This might include animals in bizarre colors, impossible gadgets and other truly unbelievable settings.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
Now through Monday, March 24, the sitewide sale has savings on cookware, bakeware, and kitchen gadgets from popular brands such as KitchenAid, Staub, Lodge, and GreenPan — up to 78 percent off.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025
While most magicians rely on illusion, gadgets, and cutting-edge technology, Blaine’s magic is grounded in raw human endurance, discipline, and the ability to push the limits of both body and mind.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Keep reading for four simple gadgets that can make a significant impact on your everyday life.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Amazon's Big Spring Sale (March 25-31) is your chance to snag handy gadgets and everyday essentials for under $50.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2025
From must-have audio gadgets to smart home essentials and portable devices, there’s no shortage of discounts to upgrade your tech game.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2025
Sometimes, the best gadgets are the ones that are reinvented by taking it up a notch.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
This might include animals in bizarre colors, impossible gadgets and other truly unbelievable settings.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
Now through Monday, March 24, the sitewide sale has savings on cookware, bakeware, and kitchen gadgets from popular brands such as KitchenAid, Staub, Lodge, and GreenPan — up to 78 percent off.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gadgets
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The result was one of the most transformative kitchen appliances in history, not because of new technology but because someone recognized an everyday problem—slow, inefficient cooking—applied a seemingly unrelated observation, and created a solution.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2025
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Check out some of the latest tech gizmos that caught our eye this season.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
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Check out some of the newer plant watering gizmos that have come on the market, like the inexpensive battery plant alarm moisture sensor that flashes red when water is needed.—
Betty Cahill,
The Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2025
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While the dress itself was an ideal centerpiece to her look, Moss opted to maximize her attire with a bevy of bold accessories.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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Scroll down for more Lululemon tops, pants, coats, and accessories that will come in handy this winter.—
Rachel Simon,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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These machines are typically massive, tentacled contraptions that require billions of dollars and decades to construct.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
24 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
Noun
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As change accelerates, companies will need a combination of sustainable and disruptive innovations to remain competitive and create opportunities for growth.—
Chris Perry,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Moreover, their open-source approach allows the AI community to build on their innovations, which leads to more collaboration and transparency.—
Brandon Wang,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Leveraging Tech In An AI Era Technological tools and era-defining inventions like AI have led to expansive digital transformation in every industry.—
Deepa Nagraj,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Throughout history, inventions occasionally come about by accident or were originally intended for a different use.—
Claus Jepsen,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Discovery rights, though, feel distinctly absurd amongst all of these mechanisms.—
Pablo Maurer,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The goal is to create multilayered trust mechanisms that harden security.—
Camellia Chan,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Gadgets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadgets. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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