1
as in scheme
a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end
used every device and stratagem he knew to prevent his son's marriage
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2
as in tool
an article intended for use in work
the salesclerk tried to sell me a new device for grooming cats
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3
as in genius
devices plural
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 device
The shoes-off policy began in 2006 after an incident in 2001, when Richard Reid attempted to detonate an explosive device built into his shoes on a flight from Paris to Miami.
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Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
As the company has already done for decades, Apple would leave the messy internet mostly to others and focus instead on the device itself.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
In the production of rare-earth magnets — used in EVs, drones, consumer electronics, medical devices, wind turbines, military weapons and other products — China commands roughly 90% of the global supply chain.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 13 July 2025
Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices by visiting CyberGuy.com/LockUpYourTech.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
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Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
As the company has already done for decades, Apple would leave the messy internet mostly to others and focus instead on the device itself.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
In the production of rare-earth magnets — used in EVs, drones, consumer electronics, medical devices, wind turbines, military weapons and other products — China commands roughly 90% of the global supply chain.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 13 July 2025
Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices by visiting CyberGuy.com/LockUpYourTech.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for device
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In the film, Superman comes under suspicion by the public and the government over his Kryptonian heritage thanks to a scheme by tech billionaire Luthor to push Superman out of the way of his grand plans to expand his criminal enterprise worldwide.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Two sources told Reuters he was suspected of being involved in a scheme to embezzle millions of dollars earmarked for border defenses.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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And Marcus Wheatland, known as the doctor of the swells, was a medical practitioner and a pioneer of X-rays as a diagnostic tool.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
8 July 2025
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The self-portrait, traditionally a tool of self-fashioning, is transformed into a space of reclamation.—
Alessia Glaviano,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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Every traveler should keep a portable charger with them, and this genius Charmast device is a convenient choice.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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Perhaps, but if power is the key constraint won’t the AI geniuses be incented to work around it?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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The scammers could also use your account to scam others out of money with the same verification ruse for passengers and drivers.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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The elaborate ruse was likely an effort to steal cryptocurrency, which Lazarus has become known for.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2025
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During Sunday's ceremony, hundreds of red-robed monks and nuns joined the celebration as Tibetan musicians played traditional instruments and senior lamas struck cymbals in his honor.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Notably, the coalition intends to support at least a dozen countries by 2036 and contribute to at least 5 global policy instruments within the same period.—
Nana Ama Sarfo,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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This neuromuscular stimulation may help enhance circulation, improve balance and coordination, support muscle toning, maintain or improve bone density, and promote lymphatic flow.—
Dwyer Frame,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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The bones were found in rock from the Late Cretaceous period, and are dated to be around 67.5 million years ago.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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One trick to capture slugs is to lay a board down next to a row crop and check the underside in the morning to gather the slugs.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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Truth is, finding universal tips and tricks for keeping your cortisol levels stable first thing in the morning and when leaving the house is tough.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
5 July 2025
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Stalter, meanwhile, has spent the last few years on Hacks playing Hollywood assistant turned talent manager Kayla, a character with a lack of self-awareness that rivals Hannah’s.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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The scout said the trade should not be viewed as a talent dump but more as a salary move by the Clippers, who also were in need of Collins’ athleticism in the three-way trade that also included the Utah Jazz.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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“Device.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/device. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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