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as in gadgets
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use
since the invention of the cork, all manner of appliances have been invented for the extraction of these sometimes troublesome stoppers
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as in accessories
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
an appliance that allows the machine to be used as a sander
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Recent Examples of appliances
Even small surges, repeated over time, can slowly degrade appliances.
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Medical equipment and home appliances were also removed.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Think older apartment buildings sans stainless steel appliances.
—Desiree Mathurin
april 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
This could be a child’s favorite toy, a tool, crafting supplies, or small appliances.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Inside the 100,000-square-foot warehouse is everything from produce and appliances to apparel, waterslides and furniture.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Focus on unplugging countertop appliances with heating elements, like your coffee maker and toaster.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
There's also space for more appliances such as a fridge/freezer and washer/dryer to be installed.
—Adam Williams
april 11, New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2026
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Medical equipment and home appliances were also removed.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Think older apartment buildings sans stainless steel appliances.
—Desiree Mathurin
april 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
This could be a child’s favorite toy, a tool, crafting supplies, or small appliances.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Inside the 100,000-square-foot warehouse is everything from produce and appliances to apparel, waterslides and furniture.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Focus on unplugging countertop appliances with heating elements, like your coffee maker and toaster.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
There's also space for more appliances such as a fridge/freezer and washer/dryer to be installed.
—Adam Williams
april 11, New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appliances
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Best Travel Tech Deals Buying new travel tech doesn’t have to be expensive—Amazon has amazing deals on gadgets that are guaranteed to make your next trip easier.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Snap up these nifty gadgets ahead of Mother’s Day or to treat your kitchen to a proper upgrade.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Beyond the accessories, texture and tailoring take center stage for black-tie dressing.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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But even the most run-of-the-mill floral dress can feel surprisingly fresh when it’s paired with trendy accessories.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2026
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Our editors are big fans of Dyson’s hair tools—and especially so for travel days.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the company said, more than 8 million advertisers now use at least one of its generative AI creative tools, with particularly strong adoption among small and midsize advertisers.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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If no one is giving you money, or loaning you money, or granting you money, well, the options for where a microbudget feature’s money comes from are very few.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
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Just to jog your memory, the Edit window in Apple’s native Photos app currently offers options like Adjust, Filters, Crop, and Clean Up.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Appliances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appliances. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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