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also gismo
as in gadget
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use
found all sorts of interesting woodworking gizmos in the garage
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Recent Examples of gizmo
Measure your gizmo with the case on to get a sense of correct sizing, and look for a crossbody phone bag that matches the criteria (usually found in the product’s online description).
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Now, the Entity intends to annihilate humanity in four days unless it can be taken offline by a key that accesses a gizmo in the Arctic Sea that connects to a whatsit that Ving Rhames’s weary Luther is attempting to invent from a makeshift hospital bed somewhere in the subway tunnels of London.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Who else can possibly prevent Ethan’s nemesis, Gabriel (Esai Morales), in his deluded attempts to master that diabolical gizmo?
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 14 May 2025
Monitor Speakers With Private Audio Lenovo has dozens of new CES products, but one last gizmo that stood out to me is the ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 6 all-in-one computer.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 7 Jan. 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Now, the Entity intends to annihilate humanity in four days unless it can be taken offline by a key that accesses a gizmo in the Arctic Sea that connects to a whatsit that Ving Rhames’s weary Luther is attempting to invent from a makeshift hospital bed somewhere in the subway tunnels of London.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Who else can possibly prevent Ethan’s nemesis, Gabriel (Esai Morales), in his deluded attempts to master that diabolical gizmo?
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 14 May 2025
Monitor Speakers With Private Audio Lenovo has dozens of new CES products, but one last gizmo that stood out to me is the ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 6 all-in-one computer.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gizmo
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Shoppers are going after clever cleaning gadgets like the Bissell Little Green Carpet Cleaner, which also works on upholstered furniture, as well as the Swiffer PowerMop to make hard floors shine.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Certainly, every electronic gadget in your home and car contains copper.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
9 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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Amazon is dropping deals on tons of outdoor essentials, like string lights, gardening tools, and patio furniture.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Though its popularity has boomed and waned over the last seven decades, there’s no denying that Mr. Land’s little contraption has long-term staying power.—
Alvina Wang,
Mercury News,
20 May 2025
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The planes were rickety contraptions with no brakes that belched castor oil and had to be dragged to a stop with a tail skid after landing.—
Victor Luckerson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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When leaders create time and space for reflection, organizations shift from cultures of compliance to cultures of thoughtful engagement, unlocking innovation and resilience even in turbulent markets.—
Melanie Hughes,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The American Academy of Nursing has more than 3,200 fellows who represent the organization's mission of advancing health care policy through nursing leadership, innovation and science.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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In addition to teaming with Google for the Oasis Live ’25 Map Experience AR widget to enhance the experience for fellow Mancs, the band issued a friendly warning to fans to mind the weather for the shows, as temperatures in the high 80s are expected at showtime.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
11 July 2025
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To find a cooling center near you, scroll the map and zoom using the widget in the top right corner.—
Lily Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Later, since the apartment remained unlocked, probably some marauders apparently stole all their kitchen appliances, electronics and other valuable family belongings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 July 2025
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 July 2025
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These are squid jiggers that have adopted multifunctional roles, providing logistics, operational coordination and limited medical care.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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The Azalea Cocktail Kit includes: 25.4 fluid ounces of non-alcoholic Azalea cocktail mix Masters souvenir cups Masters coasters Masters custom stirrers Masters cocktail jigger Recipe card Note: Alcohol is NOT included.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Gizmo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gizmo. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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