Thesaurus results for MECHANISM

mechanism

noun

Definition of mechanism

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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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 In a new touch, Glashütte Original has unveiled a quick-change mechanism for the folding clasp, meaning that switching straps based on your mood or style is easier than before. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 Ciddi argued that a mechanism alone would not prevent further Israeli action if Ankara continued pushing against what Jerusalem considers its security red lines. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026 But a room can be full of people asking that question well and still underperform, because collective performance runs on a different mechanism than individual development. — Janet M Harvey, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Brazil's government says almost 340,000 urgent protective measures for women were granted in the first semester of 2026 through the Maria da Penha law mechanisms, a spike of 170% in comparison with the same period in 2020. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mechanism

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Noun

The outlet, which receives about 65% of its funding through the Defense Department, has long prided itself on its editorial independence from the public affairs apparatus at the Pentagon.

— Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Instead, the apparatus creates its cleaning plasma from the spacecraft’s own air and water vapor.

— Rahul Rao, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of apparatus

Noun

Cyber Surveillance Operations discreetly collect information and intelligence and involve unauthorized access of information systems.

— Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Modular systems extend aircraft life A key part of the modernization is the use of commercial off-the-shelf technology.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of system

Noun

Philadelphia School District officials told CBS News Philadelphia that schools are responsible for determining how students' devices will be secured during the school day.

— Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
In 2013, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control said that the US could sell food, medicine, and medical devices to Iran.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of device

Noun

And while most of the puppets were hand-built using traditional Henson methods, the puppet for Carol Kane’s character, Commander Pelia, was slightly different.

— Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
Among wellness practitioners, a detox is usually intertwined with total healing and not focused on a single method.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of method

Noun

Springdale's mayor, Joel Anderson, said the machines are a significant local revenue generator through their entertainment tax.

— Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
The lovely pool at the top of the property has a generous sunbathing area and fabulous views over the city and there’s a 24/7 gym up there with an al fresco area kitted out with brand new TechnoGym machines.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of machine

Noun

If the plans to destroy the theater are followed through, the process will, ironically, have to start with an excavation.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
The film introduces four newcomers – Aarushi Bajaj, Ansh Duggal, Bianca Arora and Piyush Khati – who headline a story centered on friendship, young love, heartbreak and the process of figuring out life as a young adult.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of process

Noun

Tubes from hospital equipment were still attached to his face, gunshot wounds on his right side were still gaping, and tattoos which included a gun and a bullet casing were still embedded in his skin, a permanent memorial to the tools of his demise.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Their choices were tools that understand their work and keep them in control.

— Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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