as in tendency
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 devices
The combination of IoT and AI enables connected devices to collect, analyze and act on data in real-time.
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Rahul Saluja, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Just in time for Christmas, certain members of Congress are hard at work in their policy shops, fashioning a massive lump of cybersecurity coal with which to gift American users of electronic devices.
—David Williams, National Review, 26 Dec. 2024
The ability to use these features across multiple Apple devices ensures continuity and accessibility in various situations, from phone calls to in-person conversations.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
These small devices connect with phones or other devices nearby and, with the appropriate mobile or desktop app, show their location.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Tech-friendly beauty devices will bring on your best glow yet—our must-have pick is the Theraface Pro facial set, at 30% off.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Some services will pay you even if your devices are not working.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
Health insurers, too, are increasingly paying to address social determinants of health beyond hospitalizations, physician services, prescription drugs and medical devices.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
In preparation for those changes, Maximum Protection is being updated on millions more devices as Samsung locks down more of its ecosystem and install base.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Rahul Saluja, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Just in time for Christmas, certain members of Congress are hard at work in their policy shops, fashioning a massive lump of cybersecurity coal with which to gift American users of electronic devices.
—David Williams, National Review, 26 Dec. 2024
The ability to use these features across multiple Apple devices ensures continuity and accessibility in various situations, from phone calls to in-person conversations.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
These small devices connect with phones or other devices nearby and, with the appropriate mobile or desktop app, show their location.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Tech-friendly beauty devices will bring on your best glow yet—our must-have pick is the Theraface Pro facial set, at 30% off.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Some services will pay you even if your devices are not working.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
Health insurers, too, are increasingly paying to address social determinants of health beyond hospitalizations, physician services, prescription drugs and medical devices.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
In preparation for those changes, Maximum Protection is being updated on millions more devices as Samsung locks down more of its ecosystem and install base.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devices
Noun
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This inherent human tendency, which already harms people and society in an analog setting, is exacerbated by the circumstances of today's world.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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It's thought that morning people act with more awareness because of their tendency to sleep better and have less fatigue or inattention.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Officials in the Navy recruit heavily at a handful of tech schools, including M.I.T., Georgia Tech, and Carnegie Mellon, to find students with the knowledge and the aptitude to carry out such demanding tasks as operating nuclear reactors on aircraft carriers.—
Dexter Filkins,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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This is different from notions of strengths and weaknesses, personality, aptitude or things like that.—
Michael B. Horn,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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To be sure, grounding our understanding of racial equality in reality will not be enough, but there are some inclinations of hope.—
Michael W. Kraus,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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Jodie Turner-Smith proves again that her style inclinations are always on point.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The imposing warmth of South Florida proved no match for the affinity keeping them patient.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Do have an affinity for any particular types of birds?—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But her New Balance sneaker line is a source of special affection.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
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According to his pet profile, Milo is a people-loving dog and adores receiving tons of affection.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This escapement delivers two direct impulses to the balance with each oscillation, ensuring efficiency and a 72-hour power reserve.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Saxon does show some ability to be flexible, though seemingly more as a move than out of any genuine impulse.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Even the departure of Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid did little to dim sunny dispositions in the blue half of Manchester, not least as his sale brought in world football’s biggest fee of the window — £64m ($83m), potentially rising to £81m.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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Per the Association bylaws, there are limitations on the board’s powers in the acquisition of real property or for the sale, mortgage or other disposition of any real property.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Devices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devices. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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