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
Self-care strategies can include regular exercise, a joint-friendly diet, and assistive devices.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 26 Jan. 2025
Behind the scenes Qorvo is a global semiconductor company that specializes in manufacturing radio frequency (RF) chips for applications across mobile devices, wireless infrastructure, aerospace and defense, and other end markets.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2025
My goal is to use devices in ways that support and benefit me, rather than as an escape.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
Victims are then pressured to download malicious software, enabling scammers to access their devices remotely.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 26 Jan. 2025
Behind the scenes Qorvo is a global semiconductor company that specializes in manufacturing radio frequency (RF) chips for applications across mobile devices, wireless infrastructure, aerospace and defense, and other end markets.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2025
My goal is to use devices in ways that support and benefit me, rather than as an escape.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
Victims are then pressured to download malicious software, enabling scammers to access their devices remotely.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for device
Noun
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In a moment of delusion, Simon cooks up a scheme to get Wei-Tung married and secure their friend Wei-Wei a green card.—
Sadie Collins,
Them,
24 Jan. 2025
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Kya Christian Nelson, 23, and others involved in what prosecutors described as a nationwide scheme, took over homeowners’ Ring security cameras and made fake emergency calls in November 2020, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Jan. 2025
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Doing so gives the administration additional tools in fighting the inflow of drugs across the border.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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With features like file versioning and collaboration tools, cloud platforms offer more than just storage.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
20 Jan. 2025
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The creative genius behind the look is Park Eunkyung, founder of Nail Unistella and the go-to nail artist for BLACKPINK members.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
25 Jan. 2025
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The intimate look at the private creative genius drew a lively group of Millennials, many of them wearing the Pee-wee-style bow ties distributed in the ticket line.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Just a few weeks ago former contestant Rhea Mathew returned to the stage under the ruse of helping celebrate the show's 50th anniversary, only to be surprised by her boyfriend with a proposal.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Litton, using the name Michael Sanders, had scheduled an appointment with Feather River Adventist School principal under the ruse of enrolling his nonexistent grandson.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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That court loss led to a sweep of new bitcoin ETFs, which ultimately proved to be the most successful category launch in the history of such instruments.—
Brady Dale,
Axios,
20 Jan. 2025
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The cold snap forced Yo-Yo Ma and other musicians to pre-record their music, out of fear that their instruments would freeze.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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These hormones help your organs function and affect your energy, heart, digestion, bone strength, and more.1 Without treatment, hypothyroidism can cause symptoms such as fatigue, trouble tolerating the cold, weight gain, menstruation changes, and heart symptoms.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
25 Jan. 2025
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Both are essential for bone and cardiovascular health and each is indispensable for the other.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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It’s never been easier to learn grooming tips and tricks.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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The trick for both actors was playing the multiple levels without getting too technical and playing things dishonestly as a result.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2025
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Collectively shifting to clean energy across all communities would minimize adverse impacts on vulnerable populations, create access to a broader talent pool, support a more stable regulatory environment and ultimately enhance long-term sustainability for businesses.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
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Durant, from a talent and production standpoint alone, is more than deserving.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Device.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/device. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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