devices

noun

plural of device
as in tendency
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 devices Instead, Cramer pointed to Cook's ability to sustain the iPhone's appeal and keep consumers coming back through successive generations of premium devices. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 Infecting already compromised devices Research published Monday brings the threat into much clearer view. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026 Programs such as Safe Routes to School, which partner with local school districts, also offer educational materials on how to safely ride e-devices or use other alternative modes of transportation. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Apple will take devices from other brands, but the biggest bang for your buck will likely come from one of the company’s own most recent models. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devices
  1. tendency
  2. aptitude
  3. inclination
  4. affinity
  5. affection
  6. impulse
  7. disposition
Noun
  • Career Fit Is a Business Issue There is a persistent tendency in the legal profession to interpret difficulty in a role as a personal shortcoming.
    — Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The National Association of Theatre Owners changed its name last year to Cinema United, which is more aspirational than descriptive, as Aron — a board member — has a tendency to go his own way.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of tendency
Noun
  • This position — especially once assistant head coach Frank Smith arrived — requires immense mental aptitude.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • How could King draw with such aptitude and still struggle to talk?
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of aptitude
Noun
  • Collectively, that inclination could lead to bills soaring ever higher.
    — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But analysts at the time cautioned that Beijing had neither the capability nor inclination to pressure either side into negotiating.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of inclination
Noun
  • For Collins, the aspect of his personal investments that has gained the most attention is his affinity for cryptocurrencies.
    — Isaac Sabetai, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • As a result, a single disclosure can be amplified through viral content and affinity networks faster than conventional security planning can react.
    — Control Risks, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of affinity
Noun
  • Their affection feels genuine, which makes the fault lines beneath it more troubling.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Freedom thought Cloud went low, needling him with accusations of trying to win Cunningham’s affection.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of affection
Noun
  • Fewer steps between desire and checkout means fewer chances for the initial impulse to fade.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
  • That matters because fewer steps between desire and checkout means fewer chances for the initial impulse to fade.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of impulse
Noun
  • With a steely disposition, Dikha is seen in the videos standing at the very front of a thin boat, executing a repetitive series of dance moves as a line of rowers propel them through a river.
    — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The office recently concluded its criminal investigation into GKN and is now negotiating a civil disposition with the company.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of disposition

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“Devices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devices. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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