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as in ruse
a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end
that free dinner is just a sales gimmick to get you to listen to their sales pitch
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as in gadget
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use
a car equipped with a parking spot locator and other neat gimmicks
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as in hitch
a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized
the deal sounds too good to be true, so make sure there aren't any gimmicks
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Recent Examples of gimmick
Republicans and a potential Democratic primary rivals for Hochul quickly scorned the plan as a political gimmick and a weak solution to a big problem.
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Chris McKenna, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
In the constantly evolving music industry, many independent artists encounter the challenge of expanding their audience without depending on large budgets or extravagant gimmicks.
—Justin Grome, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The play’s supernatural subtext was always a cheap theatrical gimmick, unconvincing and unworthy of Wilson’s seriousness about black Americans escaping imposed Christianity and developing their own skepticism.
—Armond White, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
Most new gimmick matches crash and die, but since its 2022 debut, the Iron Survivor Challenge has proven to be a winner, making for chaotic matches that showcase everyone in them while being able to tell lots of interweaving stories.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Chris McKenna, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
In the constantly evolving music industry, many independent artists encounter the challenge of expanding their audience without depending on large budgets or extravagant gimmicks.
—Justin Grome, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The play’s supernatural subtext was always a cheap theatrical gimmick, unconvincing and unworthy of Wilson’s seriousness about black Americans escaping imposed Christianity and developing their own skepticism.
—Armond White, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
Most new gimmick matches crash and die, but since its 2022 debut, the Iron Survivor Challenge has proven to be a winner, making for chaotic matches that showcase everyone in them while being able to tell lots of interweaving stories.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gimmick
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They were given out-of-state weather reports to help play up the ruse in their small talk with customers.Joel Jacobs, ProPublica, 23 Dec. 2024
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But her alleged ruse failed, and the 29-year-old was arrested.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Hackers use a variety of methods to turn your gadgets into botnet zombies.Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Watch Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas on Disney+ 8-Bit Christmas If the latest and greatest game or gadget tops your child's wish list, then 8-Bit Christmas (2021) is the film for you!Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Planning out your New Year’s Eve celebration not only ensures that everything goes off without a hitch but also guarantees that your party will be the first hot topic of the group chat to kick off the New Year. 1.Belle Bakst, Bon Appétit, 20 Dec. 2024
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However, despite the wacky endeavors before the fight, the match went off without a hitch.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Few of the infinite-memory schemes are taking this into account.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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The 13-10 loss to Michigan prompted discussions about scheme adjustments and rotation changes to make things easier against Tennessee in the Playoff.Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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That paradox led to an idea: create a library of photobooks in Ghana to bring the African story home, allowing people to learn about their history and give them the tools to tell new stories of the continent.Max Posner, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
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But while telltale signs still exist, all indications for 2025 warn threats will become more sophisticated as AI tools are continually improved.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Using an outdated browser increases the risk of being _targeted by attacks that could have been prevented with a simple update.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement However, sampling is sparse in the Central Valley, where the majority of human cases have been reported and the risk is high.Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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One of the best tricks to staying healthy is to base yourself near a gym.Annie Daly, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
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Nanna has since learned new tricks and is starting potty training.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Avoid the pitfalls of becoming a leader who seems entitled or disconnected from the daily challenges of their teams.Joseph Edgar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Yet none of these explanations alone is sufficient to fully explain what’s been observed so far, and all have pitfalls, leaving the question of illness severity unresolved according to reporting from STAT News.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 18 Dec. 2024
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