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also gismos
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
Shot in an expansive Ottawa arcade, the film is able to utilize the color, lights and gizmos of its attractions to acceptably atmospheric effect.
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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
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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Eventually, these gadgets led me toward being more interested in the mechanics of music-making.—
Aaron Gilbreath,
SPIN,
31 Dec. 2024
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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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As new products and innovations hit the market and her solo travels continue, she's curated quite the arsenal of safety devices and accessories.—
Stephanie Gray,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2025
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Crypto has plenty of unique characteristics, including the underlying blockchain technology along with innovations such as staking and DeFi.—
Nimrod Lehavi,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 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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You can be alerted if one of your kids left the refrigerator door open, or if there’s a mechanical issue with one of your appliances.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The top sub-sectors were technology hardware, petroleum, and household appliances, while consumer durables, household products, and non-ferrous metals were the worst.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Any toy with small pieces, like dolls' accessories or Legos, can present a choking and aspiration hazard, especially for toddlers.—
Ryan Murphy,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Snap Flow Note and its accessories transform note-taking into an artistic ritual, seamlessly blending functionality with self-expression.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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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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“Gizmos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gizmos. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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