Synonyms of mechanisms

mechanisms

noun

plural of mechanism

1

as in devices

a mechanical part or group of parts used to perform a specific task

The printer's paper feeding mechanism is jammed.

Related Words

• devices
• apparatuses
• machines
• tools
• implements
• utensils
• instruments
• appliances
• contraptions
• gadgets
• gizmos
• widgets
• contrivances
• accessories
• innovations
• jiggers
• gimmicks
• adjuncts
• ingenuities
• inventions
• thingamajigs
• thingummies
• doohickeys
• thingamabobs
• doodads
• dinguses
• hickeys
• hootenannies

2

as in methods

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.

Related Words

• methods
• systems
• procedures
• processes
• operations
• techniques
• ways
• tools
• courses
• modes
• instruments
• machineries
• factors
• organs
• routines
• manners
• agencies
• determinants
• drills
• instrumentalities
• vehicles
• means
• forms
• influences
• ingredients
• agents
• ministries
• fashions
• expedients
• mediums

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mechanisms

The region already possesses satellites, weather observations, sophisticated climate models, and regional monitoring mechanisms. — Karryl Kim Sagun Trajano, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

One of the first things the team wants to examine now is whether the memories are relevant for tracking very turbulent plumes in living flies or are in fact replaced by other mechanisms when things calm down, as their model suggested. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026

Upon the completion of the timetable and implementation mechanisms, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) shall enter the Strip and start to assume its responsibilities. — ABC News, 31 July 2026

National governments should set standards, build regulatory frameworks and create financing mechanisms. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Without those mechanisms, AI portfolios can accumulate like unused software. — Dr. Suresh Rajappa, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Go swimming Swimming combines several lymph-friendly mechanisms without feeling remotely medicinal. — Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 30 July 2026

The economic blockade has led Venezuela to adopt innovative mechanisms for private-sector participation. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 30 July 2026

In the mixed economy, redistributive and regulatory mechanisms are united with a market economy. — Dave Anderson, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2026