1
as in apparatus
a mechanical part or group of parts used to perform a specific task
The printer's paper feeding mechanism is jammed.
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2
as in system
a series of actions used to achieve an end
She was stunned to learn that there was no mechanism in place to remedy the problem.
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Recent Examples of mechanism
There are mechanisms in place — SCIFs or sensitive compartmented information facilities and secure landlines for that.
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S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
Washington — The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared likely to reject an effort to invalidate the Federal Communications Commission's multi-billion-dollar mechanism for expanding phone and internet access to low-income and rural communities.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2025
However, a dress watch with a quality mechanism will still work well for years to come.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
The farm had previously confirmed bird flu in birds, suggesting a possible mechanism for spread from birds to sheep, although this transmission route has not been confirmed.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
Washington — The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared likely to reject an effort to invalidate the Federal Communications Commission's multi-billion-dollar mechanism for expanding phone and internet access to low-income and rural communities.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2025
However, a dress watch with a quality mechanism will still work well for years to come.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
The farm had previously confirmed bird flu in birds, suggesting a possible mechanism for spread from birds to sheep, although this transmission route has not been confirmed.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanism
Noun
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The national security apparatus recognizes the rising threat posed by cyber threats to satellites.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The mayor, who had not formed much of a formal reelection apparatus, has struggled to raise money in recent months and suffered a blow when he was denied access to millions of dollars in public matching funds for his campaign because of questions about gaps in his recordkeeping.—
ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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In compensation, Google offered a third-party system from its new partner ADT.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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Hinshelwood, born 20 miles away in Chichester, has come through the academy coaching system from a small boy to star in the first team and to be fast-tracked into the England’s under-21s at 19.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Malware steals bank cards and passwords from millions of devices.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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What is the best way to protect your Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android devices from getting hacked?—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Equally valuable is the platform's ability to connect agents to enterprise data through various methods, including standard protocols and direct API integration.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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With this method, plants can die back and decompose and become incorporated into the soil.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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What to look for in a quality Frigidaire dehumidifier Frigidaire dehumidifiers are quality machines.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, the percentage completed by humans assisted by technology is expected to rise to 33% from 30% as businesses improve collaboration between their humans, machines and algorithms.—
Daniel Saks,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This is key to the reproductive process of most flowering plants, along with the the production of fruits and seeds.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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This rare fossilization process allowed researchers to examine the species’ structural features, including its soft tissue, stomach and coloration patterns.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The website offers screening and assessment tools, informational articles, self-help guides and a guide to providers in Kane County.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Features include integrated evaluation tools, memory capabilities for context retention and robust tracing for debugging.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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By that same time next year, Munn had a nipple delay procedure, lymph node dissection, a double mastectomy, and reconstructive surgery.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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This doctor wasn’t pitching me as a purveyor of the procedure, angling for press.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Mechanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanism. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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