The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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He also noted that security on devices like thermostats or home cameras "has historically been very weak."
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
Experts say millions of households have turned down radiators and thermostats, taken shorter showers, blocked draughts and found ways to keep the heating off in certain rooms to lower bills.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
Utilities in the Midwest on Saturday directed customers to lower thermostats, unplug “nonessential appliances,” and reduce temperature settings on electric water heaters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 25, 2026
Should we set our thermostats lower in winter and wear sweaters indoors?
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 18, 2025
The boiler-room telegraphs, stoking indicators, rudder indicators, clocks and thermostats were also electrical.
From Loss of the Steamship 'Titanic' by British Government
