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contraptions

noun

plural of contraption

as in gadgets

an interesting and often novel device with a practical use built a contraption for automatically buttering toast

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Recent Examples of contraptions Ultra’s contraptions are part of a growing robot empire taking over the country’s warehouse and logistics operations. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 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 Old contraptions owned by King Charles, Princess Diana, Alan Titchmarsh and Brian May all feature. — Will Barker, TheWeek, 13 Aug. 2026 But autos were precarious contraptions at the start of the 20th century, and America’s national system of roads was little more than a faint scribble on the map. — Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026 Sisyphus’s Worst Day Ever is a 3D puzzle game that challenges players to engineer elaborate contraptions to keep Sisyphus trapped in an endless cycle, blending dark humor, inventive puzzle design, and a playful twist on an age-old tale. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 July 2026 Students are encouraged to build contraptions and innovate to solve problems. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026 These genius contraptions help remove moisture from the air and can make a big difference in cooling down the house. — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 24 May 2026

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gadgets

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Amazon and Google have launched several generations of these voice- and touchscreen-controlled smart speakers that can control smart home gadgets like lights and locks, pull up doorbell camera feeds, and make video calls.

— Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026
Morrison is promising new cars, new gadgets, and a new ultimate villain ripped straight from the headlines.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

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