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also gismo
as in gadget
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use
found all sorts of interesting woodworking gizmos in the garage
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Recent Examples of gizmo
That full-face mask required a small projector — mounted to the end of a pole attached to the mask’s chin — that beams images onto the gizmo’s surface.
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Leslie Katz, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Some multitool makers want to pack as many items as possible into a relatively sleek form factor, such as the 20-in-1 gizmo launched last month by Harbor Freight.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2024
The karting carnage occurred during a seasonal holiday toy segment on the show that saw Goldberg and Haines trying out a collection of different child-friendly gadgets and gizmos, including an AI storytelling bear and Razor’s now-infamous Crazy Cart Shuffle.
—EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
While the cockpit design will be a mixture of retro lines and the latest hi-tech gizmos, the new Prelude will definitely not employ a controversial seat feature that appeared on earlier models.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Leslie Katz, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Some multitool makers want to pack as many items as possible into a relatively sleek form factor, such as the 20-in-1 gizmo launched last month by Harbor Freight.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2024
The karting carnage occurred during a seasonal holiday toy segment on the show that saw Goldberg and Haines trying out a collection of different child-friendly gadgets and gizmos, including an AI storytelling bear and Razor’s now-infamous Crazy Cart Shuffle.
—EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
While the cockpit design will be a mixture of retro lines and the latest hi-tech gizmos, the new Prelude will definitely not employ a controversial seat feature that appeared on earlier models.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gizmo
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Who can resist a gadget, especially one that takes us back to the heady days of the Sony Walkman cassette player?—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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This week's quiz features groundbreaking gadgets, Southern staples and much more.—
Sydney Borchers,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Doing so gives the administration additional tools in fighting the inflow of drugs across the border.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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Experience in value stream mapping, digital customer journey mapping, among other process tools.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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There’s also one of those 360-degree spinning video contraptions, so there’s no shortage of Instagram- and TikTok-worthy moments.—
Rob Reed,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Typically referred to as light therapy or LED face masks, these contraptions use light-emitting diodes to shine light at specific wavelengths onto the skin for various purposes like reducing wrinkles, firming the skin and controlling acne.—
Melinda Wenner Moyer,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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For Schneider National, innovation remains a collaborative effort.—
Peter High,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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It has been refurbished as a cost-effective innovation as part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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Embed Live Reviews On Your Website Partner with review platforms to embed live reviews on your website using widgets or APIs.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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There’s a widget filled with OnePlus apps that are mostly useful, including settings, weather, a calculator, and an audio recorder.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
13 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, storing heavy items on top of your dryer can also cause damage to the appliance that your warranty may not cover.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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The appliance that’s racked up thousands of perfect ratings from reviewers is ideal for any avid baker with tight kitchen space.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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The 15-piece set includes four 19.5-ounce mugs, four coasters, four straws, plus a jigger, stirrer, and straw cleaner.—
Kaitlin Gates,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2025
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The set also includes essential tools like a muddler, Hawthorne strainer, mixing spoon, and jigger.—
Andrew Watman,
WIRED,
5 Dec. 2024
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“Gizmo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gizmo. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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