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 David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Chris Thomas is all-in on AI gadgets. — Mackenzie Sigalos,annie Palmer, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026 Dutch hardware brand Fairphone has been remedying this for a few years now, with its line of gadgets that are designed to be repaired and used for years longer than usual. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026 Researchers at the company tested how AI models might act as computer worms, programs that move between devices and leave copies of themselves behind, among everyday household gadgets. — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026 Amazon launched two new AI gadgets on Thursday that the company says can listen to conversations, compose notes and issue reminders. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 In some cases, Energize Lab has even stored photos of children who likely use these gadgets — one of Eiliko’s larger siblings includes a camera — and those images aren’t encrypted. — Sean Hollister, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026 The allegations came as part of a filing in an ongoing lawsuit that Apple brought against OpenAI in July, alleging the AI company stole the iPhone maker’s trade secrets to develop its own gadgets. — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 14 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 In her video, De Matteo was jokingly using one of the sleek, handheld gadgets (currently sold only in Europe) as a mic. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gadgets
  1. tools
  2. appliances
  3. gizmos
  4. accessories
  5. contraptions
  6. widgets
  7. innovations
  8. mechanisms
Noun
  • These tools can support both dynamic and personalized pricing.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Those tools include apps that allow individuals to receive cash in between paychecks and are costing them hundreds of dollars each year in fees, according to a recent report.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of tools
Noun
  • That’s pragmatic because legacy systems, network appliances, third-party software and cloud services will migrate at different speeds.
    — Scott Alldridge, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Inside the structure were modern, clean energy appliances that promise a healthier, more comfortable, and climate-friendly home.
    — Molly McCrea, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of appliances
Noun
  • To some critics, however, the scene might read as a legacy company aura-farming to sell expensive gizmos instead of building the actual technological future, which is artificial intelligence.
    — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The whole point is to give the owner the experience of driving the car, not to mess with gizmos, gadgets, screens, and everything else.
    — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of gizmos
Noun
  • Pack smarter and travel happier with a set of three packing cubes in beautiful, coordinating Indigo patterns to keep clothes, shoes, accessories and travel items organized and easy to find.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • As nature trades its summer greens for a rich tapestry of amber, rust, burgundy, and gold, our wardrobes are following suit—and with all manner of vibrant, textured, statement-making accessories piled on top.
    — Ciarra Lorren Zatorski, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of accessories
Noun
  • 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
Definition of contraptions
Noun
  • Competing with devices like the Amazon Echo Show, HomeView uses its integrated camera to identify who’s using it and show them their profile, which users can personalize with their preferred apps and widgets.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The Edge borrows much of the Pixel Watch’s design language as far as widgets and user interface go.
    — Victoria Song, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of widgets
Noun
  • Doernbecher Children’s Hospital patients across a variety of models ranging from classic sneakers to some of the sportswear company’s latest innovations.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • This builds on the original cell-to-pack innovations seen in the BYD Blade Battery, which dramatically changed EV safety expectations.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of innovations
Noun
  • Additionally, emergency protocols were drafted to require AV companies to give local police and fire departments physical override access or emergency remote shut-off mechanisms.
    — Andrew Hawkins, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Voters pointed to her role as the top appropriator in Congress, overseeing the key funding mechanisms that Mainers say gives them a crucial voice in Washington.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of mechanisms

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“Gadgets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadgets. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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