DEVICES Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

devices

noun

plural of device

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 Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Instead of seeing supercomputers as devices that customers buy and use — the argument goes — these systems, filled with Nvidia's graphics processing units that can cost $3 million per rack, look like profitable investments. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 Technology has significantly evolved since then, with 80% of 911 calls nationwide coming from wireless mobile devices rather than landlines tied to specific addresses. — Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Researchers gained silent, total control over devices without any user interaction simply by exploiting the SIM-to-modem interface. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026 While Silicon Valley has since moved on to shaping the future of artificial intelligence, these hardware enthusiasts are intent on saving the Atari, Commodore and IBM machines that are ancestors to today’s laptops, wearable devices and smartphones. — Terry Chea, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 On top of the risks created by company-run systems and devices, individuals are increasingly monitored. — Erik Wittreich, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Sitting courtside—or behind home plate—has long been a selling point for virtual reality devices. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Officials said the location is not an overnight shelter, but is available for evacuees to get information, make plans and charge electronic devices. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 Social media platforms like Instagram may also have security settings to review devices that have access to your account. — Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Boards that recognize and overcome these tendencies are far more likely to create lasting value than those that monitor management.

— James Langabeer, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
The zoological and mythographic tendencies of Caillois are by no means out of place here.

— Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of tendency

Noun

After all, this golf pro and I – given my low golf aptitude at the time – would be spending a lot of time together.

— Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
Interrogations into rabbit vampirism aside, Bunnicula compelled me most because its narrator is a dog—one who, despite his aptitude for writing, cannot otherwise communicate with people.

— Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

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Salumeria 104 Come for Mediterranean vibes in a sidewalk cafe setting across from the sand at this Atlantic Beach restaurant—the inclination to sip an Aperol spritz and share a charcuterie platter is strong.

— Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026
Putin will eventually leave office, whether by death, illness, or—against all observable inclinations—stepping aside.

— Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of inclination

Noun

Rhaenyra shows no affection whatsoever to her heir, Joffrey, and only shows signs of any warmth at all when speaking with Daemon about taking back Tumbleton from Lord Ormund and the Hightowers.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
In one room, Catherine is getting promises of unconditional love and affection from Alden, a man who would never harm her.

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of affection

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The rise of Black power influenced Chicano activism, and many Mexican Americans increasingly shed illusions that they could be seen as white, at least legally so, and rejected assimilationist impulses.

— Eladio Bobadilla, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
The impulse was a natural extension of Perrin’s broader passion for building community.

— Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of impulse

Noun

The state's Clean Slate legislation addresses the criminal records system itself, including procedures for identifying missing dispositions and correcting incomplete criminal history information.

— Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Staff at the medical examiner's office are working as quickly as possible to identify the bodies and notify their families, though the process could take several days to ensure proper disposition, according to the press release.

— Luke Barr, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of disposition

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