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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 is changing sports — and one reason why the 23-year-old looks so much beyond his years on the gridiron.
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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
That level of support means the gizmo has already raised more than $81,000 in a campaign with an initial ask of $3,846.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 13 Sep. 2024
Then there’s Humane’s AI pin, a clip-on gizmo that launched in April and was immediately panned in reviews.
—Steve Kovach, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2024
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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
That level of support means the gizmo has already raised more than $81,000 in a campaign with an initial ask of $3,846.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 13 Sep. 2024
Then there’s Humane’s AI pin, a clip-on gizmo that launched in April and was immediately panned in reviews.
—Steve Kovach, CNBC, 5 Sep. 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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Training programs for managers and employees can help equip them with the tools to diffuse tensions, mediate conflicts, and maintain a focus on collaboration as discussed by Costigan & Brink in their Sloan MIT Article .Melanie Hughes, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, Andrews notes, funding has been progressively cut for developing and maintaining tools such as asteroid-detecting observatories.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 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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With better data came a shift to a quality-over-quantity approach, and advertisers began to consider factors such as ad placement, page load and creative innovation—all gauged with yet more data.Sergii Denysenko, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Because of their thermodynamic innovation, this Yeti tumbler will keep cold brew cold or hot drip hot longer than any of the competition.Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 2 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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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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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 17 Dec. 2024.
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