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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The 2018 model introduced a 360-degree camera system and became the first full-size luxury SUV with a 10-speed automatic transmission.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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More: Top Armed Services Republican and Democrat call for independent probe of Hegseth and Signal leak The retired lieutenant colonel said Hegseth appeared to have added real time updates from a secure Defense Department messaging system – a huge breach of security.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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The overhaul also will bring changes to the agency that scrutinizes the safety of prescription drugs, food and medical devices.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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There, Carrie inherits the patent for his electromagnetic device and, to better understand it and him, connects with his collaborators, and enters the vortex of their conspiracies.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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Two methods could address these issues with real reform: special elections or by appointing interim officials who finish the term but cannot run in the next general election for that office.—
Bob Marshall,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
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One way to manage your debt is the debt avalanche method.—
Kat Tretina,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Carpenter opted for the Quick Pick option, meaning a lottery machine randomly chose at least some of her ticket numbers.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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To his coworkers, Chris Smeltzer manufactures and works on control panels that are primarily for motors and functions of industrial machines.—
Josie Boyer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
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To fill the post of secretary of state, an office appointed in Pennsylvania, Shapiro tapped Al Schmidt, a Philadelphia Republican who had been targeted by Trump allies for defending the city’s voting process following the 2020 election.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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Effective boards actively ensure the implementation of processes that manage AI risks.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These powerful tools are increasingly accessible to fraudsters who use them to create sophisticated scams that are harder than ever to detect.—
Fox News Staff,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Trump's administration has framed the import duties as a tool to revitalize American manufacturing and reduce dependency on foreign materials.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 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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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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“Mechanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanism. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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