1
as in scheme
a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end
used every device and stratagem he knew to prevent his son's marriage
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2
as in tool
an article intended for use in work
the salesclerk tried to sell me a new device for grooming cats
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3
as in genius
devices plural
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
left to her own devices she'd eat at a fast-food restaurant every night of the week
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Recent Examples of device
Self-care strategies can include regular exercise, a joint-friendly diet, and assistive devices.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 26 Jan. 2025
Behind the scenes Qorvo is a global semiconductor company that specializes in manufacturing radio frequency (RF) chips for applications across mobile devices, wireless infrastructure, aerospace and defense, and other end markets.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2025
My goal is to use devices in ways that support and benefit me, rather than as an escape.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
Victims are then pressured to download malicious software, enabling scammers to access their devices remotely.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 26 Jan. 2025
Behind the scenes Qorvo is a global semiconductor company that specializes in manufacturing radio frequency (RF) chips for applications across mobile devices, wireless infrastructure, aerospace and defense, and other end markets.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2025
My goal is to use devices in ways that support and benefit me, rather than as an escape.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
Victims are then pressured to download malicious software, enabling scammers to access their devices remotely.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for device
Noun
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Seattle seemingly swapped Taylor for Gipson thinking the latter could be more productive in Macdonald’s scheme, but that never came to fruition.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Kya Christian Nelson, 23, and others involved in what prosecutors described as a nationwide scheme, took over homeowners’ Ring security cameras and made fake emergency calls in November 2020, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Access to even basic diagnostic tools could avoid over a million deaths annually.—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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Eschewing rulers and other traditional drafting tools, Fassler sketches freehand and makes floor plans subjectively scaled to the size and shape of her own body.—
Mara Hoberman,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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The creative genius behind the look is Park Eunkyung, founder of Nail Unistella and the go-to nail artist for BLACKPINK members.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
25 Jan. 2025
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The intimate look at the private creative genius drew a lively group of Millennials, many of them wearing the Pee-wee-style bow ties distributed in the ticket line.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Just a few weeks ago former contestant Rhea Mathew returned to the stage under the ruse of helping celebrate the show's 50th anniversary, only to be surprised by her boyfriend with a proposal.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Litton, using the name Michael Sanders, had scheduled an appointment with Feather River Adventist School principal under the ruse of enrolling his nonexistent grandson.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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The treatment began with a healing ceremony in the spa’s lush outdoor lounge, where a small orchestra of local instruments re-created the sounds of the jungle, complete with jaguar screams.—
Brittani Sonnenberg,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2025
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On all of the other instruments, Africans reinterpreted performance on them.—
Jared Mccallister,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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These hormones help your organs function and affect your energy, heart, digestion, bone strength, and more.1 Without treatment, hypothyroidism can cause symptoms such as fatigue, trouble tolerating the cold, weight gain, menstruation changes, and heart symptoms.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
25 Jan. 2025
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This guy got his head banged and bone fragments left on the weapon of his execution.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The trick for both actors was playing the multiple levels without getting too technical and playing things dishonestly as a result.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2025
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It’s never been easier to learn grooming tips and tricks.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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Durant, from a talent and production standpoint alone, is more than deserving.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Collectively shifting to clean energy across all communities would minimize adverse impacts on vulnerable populations, create access to a broader talent pool, support a more stable regulatory environment and ultimately enhance long-term sustainability for businesses.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Device.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/device. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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