gadgets

noun

plural of gadget
as in tools
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use she tried out a new gadget for weeding the garden

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Recent Examples of gadgets Here is what these gadgets claim to do and what gastroenterologists say about trusting the results. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026 But this year’s keynote will be about more than just new gadgets. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 As of August 31st, Nielsen’s co-viewing data will now include information obtained from smart-watch like gadgets that Neilsen’s research panelists wear in their homes. — Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 19 Aug. 2026 New Chief Executive Officer Michael Fiddelke has pledged to improve Target’s product assortment, store experience and technology, identifying food among the primary areas of focus, along with baby, home, apparel, toys, gadgets and sports. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 From high-tech gadgets to newfound signatures, read on to discover our picks. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 These places, which operate similarly to those that existed decades ago, have only acquired modern gadgets like cell phones along with the tea glasses. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026 Debra Kissen, clinical director of Light On Anxiety in Chicago, told Today that discreet fidgeting is more socially acceptable than clicking pens or spinning gadgets. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Declutter by addressing culprits like unused kitchen gadgets, tangled cords, and outdated electronics to free up space. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gadgets
  1. tools
  2. appliances
  3. gizmos
  4. accessories
  5. contraptions
  6. widgets
  7. innovations
  8. mechanisms
Noun
  • The recent moves have been compared to tools the Federal Reserve has used in the past to provide liquidity to debt markets and to hold rates in check.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Document tools support multi-document chats, translation, presentation creation, and PDF interactions.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of tools
Noun
  • The continent's sweltering summer has meanwhile boosted demand for air conditioning and other energy-hungry appliances at a time when demand for gas, widely used for Europe's heating and cooking needs, naturally falls.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Though your home may have its share of appliances, mail, mugs, or anything else that lives on your countertops daily, they should be removed before listing.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of appliances
Noun
  • Megan and Cupcake have no shortage of gadgets, gizmos and imagination to tinker with.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Responsible for this outcome is Forme’s proprietary technology that operates based on fabric alone — no fancy gizmos or uncomfortable add-ons in sight.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2026
Definition of gizmos
Noun
  • Packed to the rafters with fashionable Western clothing and accessories, Maverick Fine Western Wear is a must-stop shop in the heart of the Stockyards.
    — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The collection also features a mash-up between a laptop stand and a gaming hardware toolbox, which can be used to store all your gaming accessories, and has an on-brand green cutaway at the bottom.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of accessories
Noun
  • Today, Unitree’s pre-IPO investors are sitting on a windfall gain, although nobody really knows if there’s a commercial application for the gangly humanoid contraptions.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • That opening scene will take you straight into the laugh floor, and guests will be placed into contraptions that Mike has created to harness both laughs and screams.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of contraptions
Noun
  • Google suggests its new operating system could be used to create custom widgets on the fly.
    — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
  • However, few incorporate a display that can be used as a clock, notification center or a place to store OS widgets.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of widgets
Noun
  • And like most other innovations in the brand’s assortment, the formula is buildable, designed to be layered from day to night.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Among the various green commitments and innovations of note, all of Explora’s ships are RINA Dolphin-certified for their low-level of underwater noise emissions, which helps preserve marine life.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of innovations
Noun
  • On an average day, our bodies have mechanisms to cool us down and avoid overheating.
    — Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Analysts note that as capital expenditure for AI and cloud infrastructure expands, corporate funding mechanisms are shifting.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of mechanisms

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“Gadgets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadgets. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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