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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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
Maxillofacial surgeons determine if the player can return to play and which areas need protection before external specialist orthopedic technicians make the custom device.
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Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Their insatiable demand has caused shortages in consumer electronics, forcing Apple and other device makers to hike prices.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
Beyond those standalone hardware tools, the device integrates a sprawling ecosystem of field-ready software sensors.
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New Atlas,
5 July 2026
Cable boxes, DVRs, TVs, gaming systems, and streaming devices often run 24/7, even when the screen itself is turned off.
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Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
5 July 2026
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Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Their insatiable demand has caused shortages in consumer electronics, forcing Apple and other device makers to hike prices.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
Beyond those standalone hardware tools, the device integrates a sprawling ecosystem of field-ready software sensors.
—
New Atlas,
5 July 2026
Cable boxes, DVRs, TVs, gaming systems, and streaming devices often run 24/7, even when the screen itself is turned off.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
5 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for device
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The Empire State Building frequently switches up its lighting scheme to commemorate special events throughout the year.
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The other company whose shares were manipulated in the scheme, E-Waste, had an even higher market cap at some point, despite being nothing more than a shell company.
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The handle of the FieldSpork incorporates two fold-out tools.
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The tools now entering those classrooms are more powerful and far less accountable than anyone writing that legislation could have imagined.
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The market is oversaturated, and Riley is a genius for not only recognizing that but realizing that all of these new DJs are going to need lawyers to negotiate their contracts.
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Combining all the hits of a Southern breakfast (eggs, hashbrowns, sausage) into one oven-ready dish is a stroke of pure genius that lends itself to occasion brunches and morning celebrations.
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At face value, a $10 million rental is an exorbitant fee for a ruse.
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Such offenders will use all different ruses to distract the victim, such as claiming to be utility workers, tree trimmers, or handymen working on neighbors' houses.
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In contrast, instruments on the FireSat satellites will be able to detect small brush and roadside fires 16 feet across.
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When considering the concept of instruments as metaphors, Hart was on TC’s side of the argument.
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Place the ribs bone-side down on the indirect heat side of the grill.
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Having said that, no less than NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch pretty much revealed the meat and bones of things earlier this week.
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The trick is to widen your view deliberately, one angle at a time, because each new angle surfaces buyers the last one missed.
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Now, as heat waves wash over cities from London to Palm Springs, people are embracing this tried-and-true trick with the Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad.
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The Clippers acquired George because of his All-Star two-way talent and because Leonard’s arrival hinged on George’s presence.
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In any business, the rise of fame and talent comes with rabid fans who may sometimes cross the line.
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“Device.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/device. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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