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
The company is known for its Zero Trust Exchange platform, which securely connects and protects users, devices and applications from cyberattacks and data loss.
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
But the game’s biggest achievement lies in its success as a time travel story, a narrative device that’s — more often than not — hard to do right.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices.
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—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Sessions run three hours daily, three days weekly, with customizable timing and full device access outside therapy.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
But the game’s biggest achievement lies in its success as a time travel story, a narrative device that’s — more often than not — hard to do right.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices.
3.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Sessions run three hours daily, three days weekly, with customizable timing and full device access outside therapy.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for device
Noun
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The military declares martial law in the town as Daniels and his fellow scientists race to develop a cure, even as the nefarious McClintock schemes to bomb Cedar Creek to smithereens to contain the virus.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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The White Van is a kinetic heist thriller following a troubled young woman who is lured into a criminal scheme that leaves her wanted for bank robbery and hunted by a corrupt cop who doesn’t want justice – but wants the money for himself.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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Health care leaders argue that the lack of funding for the IHS limits improvement to medical tools and systems, which affects the quality of care.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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Shedding tools for cats FAQ What shedding tool works best for long-haired cats? A.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Bernstein, an outspoken American Jewish conductor renowned for iconic compositions like West Side Story and Candide, was widely admired for his artistic genius and fervent political activism, including marching with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr during the 1960s.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Our tour guide for this near-apocalyptic wasteland is Michelle (Brown), a young woman who lost her parents and genius younger brother, Christopher (Woody Norman), in a car accident years ago.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
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Shane Millan admitted to forcing several women to expose their chest with the ruse of checking for tattoos A U.S. Border Patrol agent has admitted to forcing several migrant women to expose their breasts while processing their paperwork during their entry into the country in 2023.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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The idea of doctors posing as podcasters to make men more suggestible is already a winner, but the language the doctors employ to complete the ruse ratchets up the comedy.—
Joe Berkowitz,
Vulture,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander arrived on the moon on March 2 to deliver a suite of science and technology instruments, according to NASA.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The filing also includes details on the company's financial instruments, borrowings, and legal proceedings, with no significant changes reported in these areas.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
20 Mar. 2025
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Woman home again with ailing daughter after ICE arrest in El Monte An El Monte woman who was arrested by immigration officers is back home with her adult daughter, who is battling a rare bone cancer.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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Mitchell will not play after undergoing surgery to repair a right hamate bone fracture.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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This chip also drives many of the phone's artificial intelligence features, and allows the Pixel 9a to take advantage of all the same AI camera tricks introduced on the Pixel 9 smartphones in 2024.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
19 Mar. 2025
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This cat's trick shouldn't be too much of a surprise as many videos of felines opening doors have flooded social media in recent years.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Sweden international’s talent has never been in question but those who have worked with the Newcastle striker describe a unique, complex personality — someone who is ridiculously driven, yet can be laid-back and withdrawn, all at once.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Just how far would two undiscovered Canadian musicians go to book a show at the Rivoli, a Toronto club (and sometime music venue) best known for helping to launch comedy talents like Kids in the Hall back in the day?—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Device.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/device. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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