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
The government program set up to ensure that all Americans have a baseline level of connectivity survived a legal challenge on Friday when the Supreme Court upheld the funding and administrative mechanisms of the FCC’s Universal Service Fund.
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Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 27 June 2025
The terms of the peace deal signed on Friday call for both countries to end support for non-state groups, the return of refugees, and the creation of a joint security coordination mechanism aimed at resolving disputes.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 27 June 2025
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s health has long been the subject of conjecture, but the regime has built-in mechanisms for succession.
—Sanam Vakil, Time, 26 June 2025
That matters to area taxpayers because the Missouri stadium package includes a requirement for financial support from local governments too, which means that the city or county where a new stadium is located would need to help pay for the project through a sales tax or some other mechanism.
—Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
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Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 27 June 2025
The terms of the peace deal signed on Friday call for both countries to end support for non-state groups, the return of refugees, and the creation of a joint security coordination mechanism aimed at resolving disputes.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 27 June 2025
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s health has long been the subject of conjecture, but the regime has built-in mechanisms for succession.
—Sanam Vakil, Time, 26 June 2025
That matters to area taxpayers because the Missouri stadium package includes a requirement for financial support from local governments too, which means that the city or county where a new stadium is located would need to help pay for the project through a sales tax or some other mechanism.
—Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanism
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And Iran could launch some of its vast arsenal of missiles against Israel, though that would risk having many of them shot down by Israel’s Iron Dome defense apparatus.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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Musk's surge of donations to help elect Trump certainly took some pressure off the rest of the party's fundraising apparatus.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
21 June 2025
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The trial court administrator and spokesperson for the Idaho court system declined to comment.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2025
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But even with the current stars at Chavez Ravine, the future looks bright for the young bucks moving through the Dodgers system.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices by visiting CyberGuy.com/LockUpYourTech.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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The packable device simply closes between the door and its jamb, acting as another barrier against would-be intruders and as a great piece of gear for solo travelers.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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By eliminating traditional cooling methods, Shell has significantly reduced energy demand while boosting efficiency.—
Kathleen Abbott,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Areas to watch, says Arthur Adam, a neurosurgeon and stroke expert at University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, include how human brain tissue is affected by the new thrombectomy method, and how the cells and debris behave once they’re liberated from the fibrin by the milli-spinner.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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As mechanized as a race — or a movie — can feel, success or failure hinge on the human element, the hero battling the gremlins in the machine.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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At Wawona Hotel, mold and mushrooms were discovered growing in the ice machine in the employee break room, forcing the facility to be closed from April 2024 through the end of the year.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Instead of getting overwhelmed by how much is changing, try to trust the process.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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While the denaturalization process and requirements are codified into law, immigration attorney Rosanna Berardi says the memo changes how aggressively the Department of Justice plans to pursue these cases.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Human smugglers, often linked to drug cartels, have used tunnels, ladders and power tools to cross walls.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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On top of that, with a variety of third-party tools available on the market, business owners can also have their pick, according to RMIT Vietnam’s Parida.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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The app includes features for travelers entering under the Visa Waiver Program to complete certain airport procedures.—
Maykel Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
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Josh Green underwent surgery to address instability in his left shoulder, a procedure that took place two months after the team wrapped up its 2024-25 season in April.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
20 June 2025
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“Mechanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanism. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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