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as in gadgets
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 gizmos
Check out some of the latest tech gizmos that caught our eye this season.
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Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
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
Shot in an expansive Ottawa arcade, the film is able to utilize the color, lights and gizmos of its attractions to acceptably atmospheric effect.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Using a special combination of gizmos, the new self-lightening backpack can easily eliminate vertical inertial forces.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 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
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
Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
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
Shot in an expansive Ottawa arcade, the film is able to utilize the color, lights and gizmos of its attractions to acceptably atmospheric effect.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Using a special combination of gizmos, the new self-lightening backpack can easily eliminate vertical inertial forces.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gizmos
Noun
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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.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2025
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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
Noun
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When used effectively, these innovations not only speed up production but also enhance engagement and open new revenue opportunities.—
Andrew Fingerman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Goldman does wish there were more innovations within the company’s technology.—
Amy Shoenthal,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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That’s the case at Walmart right now, where hundreds of trending pieces of clothing, outerwear, shoes, and accessories are discounted by up to 72 percent.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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No outfit is complete without the right accessories, and this sale has boots, sneakers, backpacks, purses, and more to round out your looks.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Get past the contrivances, and the comedy has some perceptive observations about the way grief and secrets can color a relationship, plus some very trenchant commentary about the sorry state of the Los Angeles real estate market.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Dec. 2024
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In such an instance, the loosey-goosey facets might allow for a great deal of confusion, finger-pointing, and slippery contrivances.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
10 Dec. 2024
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