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as in ruses
a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end
that free dinner is just a sales gimmick to get you to listen to their sales pitch
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as in gadgets
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use
a car equipped with a parking spot locator and other neat gimmicks
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as in hitches
a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized
the deal sounds too good to be true, so make sure there aren't any gimmicks
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Noun
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Eventually, these gadgets led me toward being more interested in the mechanics of music-making.—
Aaron Gilbreath,
SPIN,
31 Dec. 2024 -
There are new gadgets on the market that purport to put you right to bed in 15 to 30 minutes.—
Audrey Botta,
Hartford Courant,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The combination of IoT and AI enables connected devices to collect, analyze and act on data in real-time.—
Rahul Saluja,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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These small devices connect with phones or other devices nearby and, with the appropriate mobile or desktop app, show their location.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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These pitfalls set the stage for finding solutions that can help overcome them.—
Ashish Srimal,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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One of the most common pitfalls in leadership transitions is waiting too long to plan.—
Lynda Silsbee,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Gimmicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gimmicks. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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