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
On April 23, while adjusting a grip mechanism beneath a car during a test run, the nearly 400-pound device slipped from its rigging.
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Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
This ambitious headset is not only a showcase of cutting-edge technology, but also a foundational device that could set the standard for future Android XR hardware, including headsets, smart glasses, and more.
—PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025
The crossing’s gates and all of its other safety devices had been working perfectly.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
Once the camera’s red light goes on, Amaarae slips the device away and recites her questions from memory.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
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Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
This ambitious headset is not only a showcase of cutting-edge technology, but also a foundational device that could set the standard for future Android XR hardware, including headsets, smart glasses, and more.
—PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025
The crossing’s gates and all of its other safety devices had been working perfectly.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
Once the camera’s red light goes on, Amaarae slips the device away and recites her questions from memory.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for device
Noun
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In the below example, against Real Oviedo’s zonal scheme protecting the six-yard box, three players run away from goal and one to the near-post to attack Marcus Rashford’s outswinger, resulting in Araujo scoring.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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All of that has left the Heat seeking answers in the immediate aftermath of Rozier’s Thursday arrest stemming from his alleged involvement in a sports betting scheme.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For Lauren, the idea for their current AI tool began 25 years ago.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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But your browser is where all of your work, tools, and context come together.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Freewheelin’ is in many ways his real breakthrough as a songwriting genius.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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But that was hardly the end of our fastidious, crime-solving genius.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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But federal prosecutors in Brooklyn say the ex-athletes and all the other players were in on a ruse, using technology to rig the outcome.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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But the ruse hits a snag when Taylor's boss (Tia Mowry) starts to question Hugh Mann's credentials, and Taylor starts dating the son of the resort owner (New Amsterdam's Ryan Eggold).—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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He is also charged with robbery, theft, violation of the Uniform Firearms Act, possessing an instrument of crime, tampering with evidence, abuse of corpse, conspiracy and obstruction of justice, NBC Philadelphia reported.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Busting out a box of instruments that turned the room into a riot of noise, Sheeran then encourage each student to share their unique sound into the mic, from saxophone bleats to fart sounds.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Unlike a bird, a bat's wing bones are not hollow.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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Dates provide nutrients like potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B6 that support heart, bone, and brain health.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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Pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating are also on this month's calendar for the shelter's young residents, who range from under a year old to 18.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
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The trick was just finding that next pile of exorbitant wealth and luring it in with our siren song of cultural relevance and creative ambition.—
John Lopez,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Browns clearly need help at the wide receiver position, but Gabriel's arm talent has not stuck out much.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The supermodel sisters have been very vocal about Mohamed's culinary talents.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Device.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/device. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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