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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
Shot in an expansive Ottawa arcade, the film is able to utilize the color, lights and gizmos of its attractions to acceptably atmospheric effect.
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
These bite-size gadgets and gizmos will take your stockings to a whole 'nother level.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
These bite-size gadgets and gizmos will take your stockings to a whole 'nother level.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gizmo
Noun
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The gadget suctions to your surface and then scoots its way across the surface.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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This might include animals in bizarre colors, impossible gadgets and other truly unbelievable settings.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Health care leaders argue that the lack of funding for the IHS limits improvement to medical tools and systems, which affects the quality of care.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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Shedding tools for cats FAQ What shedding tool works best for long-haired cats? A.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The exhibition, showcasing the creative work of independent builders from around the globe, will include choppers, café racers, and even some radical contraptions for which no generic description applies.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
15 Feb. 2025
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In the center of the contraption, a PVC pipe hung down and curled under itself like a great proboscis.—
Matthew Sherrill,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Are there new innovations to be found in marketing and building a more active booster community?—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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The risk is that this policy could stifle innovation and creativity, which thrive in diverse environments.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Smartphone manufacturers will be allowed to design the widget experience for their lock screens; decide when a lock screen is triggered and preset their preferred widgets, for example.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
7 Mar. 2025
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But, crucially, this can happen without the distraction of tools and widgets and everything else in between.—
Jason Andersen,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Life advice Jeff Brady/NPR Changing from gas to climate-friendly electric appliances can often be costly.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2025
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For many support calls, like troubleshooting a router, installing a new appliance, or diagnosing a device malfunction, words alone can be painfully inadequate.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The jigger, bottle opener, and bar spoon are all double-sided.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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Also often included is a double-sided jigger, featuring one-ounce capacity on one side and two-ounce capacity on the other.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Gizmo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gizmo. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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