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
Katherine Ralston View 1 Images Parasites are known to infect human cells through a variety of ingenious mechanisms.
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Jay Kakade
may 24, New Atlas, 24 May 2025
The exact legal mechanism for the tariff is unclear.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 23 May 2025
In Gulick’s view, their findings open up the possibility of a mechanism to kick-start life on other planets.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 23 May 2025
The Testaments will probably overlap with another administration and regardless, that show will be a mechanism to hold up a mirror and have a conversation about it.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
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Jay Kakade
may 24, New Atlas, 24 May 2025
The exact legal mechanism for the tariff is unclear.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 23 May 2025
In Gulick’s view, their findings open up the possibility of a mechanism to kick-start life on other planets.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 23 May 2025
The Testaments will probably overlap with another administration and regardless, that show will be a mechanism to hold up a mirror and have a conversation about it.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanism
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Altman worried, too, about Musk, who wielded an extensive security apparatus including personal drivers and bodyguards.—
Karen Hao,
Wired News,
21 May 2025
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The United States held Qaddafi’s Libya up as a success story in the global war on terror, a former rogue state that had made amends for its murderous past, relinquished its nuclear-weapons program and reoriented its oppressive state apparatus around American foreign-policy priorities.—
Henry Leutwyler Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Quinton Kamara,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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The lack of frontal systems moving consistently further south, in combination with warmer temperatures accelerating evaporation haven’t helped.—
Ryan Rossi,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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If the Internet is going to be transformed by AI agents, then some kind of proof-of-humanity system will almost certainly be necessary.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
27 May 2025
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At that point, the OS will be fairly mature and connected to all the important devices.—
Daisuke Takimoto,
Wired News,
27 May 2025
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This method typically includes large volumes of granular data such as cookies, device IDs and timestamps across multiple channels.—
Rahul Wankhede,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The only way to avoid jail is paying money, usually with a gift card, but a method becoming more common is paying by cryptocurrency.—
Wayne Ford,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Prioritize Algorithmic Efficiency Focusing on algorithmic efficiency can help reduce AI’s environmental impact by improving model architectures and training methods, enabling similar performance with fewer computations.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Use the lightweight-but-powerful machine for quick messes and daily cleans.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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There are currently 17 vendors listed on the food hall’s website, plus the second-floor vending machine for Fookem’s Fabulous, which dispenses the brand’s Key lime pies to go.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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This goal was focused on asking participants what else could be done to educate the community on the renting process.—
Grace Hurt,
Arkansas Online,
28 May 2025
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Prototyping Rapid prototyping has always been a key component in the research and development process.—
Han Hendriks,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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An early morning fire at Arlington Garden in Pasadena on May 21 destroyed the garden’s storage shed and all the tools, event furniture and other equipment stored inside, as well as the electricity that powered its extensive drip irrigation system.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Opponents argue that non-lethal tools like bear-proof trash cans, fencing, and hazing should be used instead.—
Maria Davidson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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After undergoing season-ending surgery April 18 to repair his flexor tendon and ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) with an internal brace procedure, this second recovery period has been much smoother for Steele.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Using the cover of medical procedures, the former abdominal and digestive surgeon took advantage of moments when children were alone in their hospital rooms.—
Nicolas Vaux-Montagny,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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“Mechanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanism. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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