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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
The gizmo also includes haptic alerts that can wake you—but not your partner—if your child is fussing.
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Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
These strategies take knowledge, discipline, ingenuity and maybe a good fan – not medication or gizmos and gadgets, according to experts.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024
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
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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Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
These strategies take knowledge, discipline, ingenuity and maybe a good fan – not medication or gizmos and gadgets, according to experts.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gizmo
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While wine gift catalogs feature heavily on oversize, pricey gadgets to open bottles, Stroemer, like most wine professionals, swears by the simple, inexpensive Pulltaps double-hinged waiter’s corkscrew.Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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As someone with an aversion to traditional TVs, this gadget from Amazon is a mainstay of movie marathons in my house.Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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The question is whether the convenience of these tools is worth the risk of occasionally shaky results.David Nield, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2024
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Mayor Bloomberg issued 465 executive orders in three terms, including 345 emergency orders chiefly related to an enduring strike of some bus lines and Hurricane Sandy, records show Before that the tool was used more sparingly and rarely for emergencies, archival records show.Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Needless to say, those who hate the thought of decorating for hours on end were incredibly jealous of this contraption.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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But one contraption from the original Saw, which is the only movie in the franchise that Wan, 47, has directed, still stands out as his favorite.Jen Juneau, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Such a hands-on approach powers responsible innovation and lays the foundation of accountability throughout the organization.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The incoming Trump administration’s pro-growth agenda aims to support innovation and entrepreneurship.Steve Forbes, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Janardhanan’s work caught the eye of the company and Nothing’s software team worked with a community developer to create the widget.Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
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Quick fixes, like widgets, aren't always sufficient and can lead to legal issues.Nayan Padrai, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Our Place Wonder Oven $195 $175 Amazon Sometimes kitchen appliances can be an eyesore, but that’s not the case with Our Place’s toaster oven.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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Trump’s universal tariff proposals could cause prices to skyrocket on clothing, toys, furniture, household appliances, footwear and travel goods, according to a recent report from the National Retail Federation.Annie Nova, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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In addition to the shaker, the set comes with a matching cocktail stirrer, double-sided jigger, and strainer.Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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The set even comes with a jigger to mimic a bartending experience.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 21 Dec. 2024.
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