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as in devices
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 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.
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Recent Examples of mechanisms
The coalition called on lawmakers to pause debate on the bill and incorporate stronger transparency provisions, mandatory environmental and socio-cultural impact studies, independent oversight mechanisms and a more robust framework for protecting human rights and the environment.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
The legislation tightened eligibility requirements, restricted some state funding mechanisms and added new administrative requirements.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Alongside these formal mechanisms, industry groups such as the Space Safety Coalition promote voluntary best‑practice standards.
—Tessa McCann, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
However, the collapse of that nuclear agreement and subsequent escalation in tensions have left fewer mechanisms in place to monitor Tehran’s activities.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
Organoids Organoids, three-dimensional miniature versions of human organs grown from stem cells in a lab, can model human-specific disease mechanisms and enable patient-specific testing.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
So these species have evolved various molecular mechanisms to sync up their spawning, often using proteins that sense and respond to light signals.
—Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
More severe effects include heat exhaustion or heat stroke, a life-threatening condition when the body's temperature rises above 104 degrees and cooling mechanisms fail.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
These programs focus on finding healthy coping mechanisms to deal with stress and anger.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
The legislation tightened eligibility requirements, restricted some state funding mechanisms and added new administrative requirements.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Alongside these formal mechanisms, industry groups such as the Space Safety Coalition promote voluntary best‑practice standards.
—Tessa McCann, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
However, the collapse of that nuclear agreement and subsequent escalation in tensions have left fewer mechanisms in place to monitor Tehran’s activities.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
Organoids Organoids, three-dimensional miniature versions of human organs grown from stem cells in a lab, can model human-specific disease mechanisms and enable patient-specific testing.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
So these species have evolved various molecular mechanisms to sync up their spawning, often using proteins that sense and respond to light signals.
—Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
More severe effects include heat exhaustion or heat stroke, a life-threatening condition when the body's temperature rises above 104 degrees and cooling mechanisms fail.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
These programs focus on finding healthy coping mechanisms to deal with stress and anger.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanisms
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Perhaps most striking were allegations that Navarro bought silicone pregnancy props and tracking devices.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Designed for modern professionals, this sleek backpack features anti-theft design elements to keep laptops and other devices extra secure.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Conventional recycling methods rely on energy-intensive steps and harsh chemicals, often focusing mainly on recovering cathode materials while leaving other components behind.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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In France, for example, methods were grounded in analysis, while in Italy, a geometric style reigned.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Officials said Kuwait’s electricity and water systems remain stable and contingency plans had been activated to ensure continued supply, according to the statement.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Kamyshin told Williams that Ukraine is compliant with European Union recommendations on the use of autonomous lethal weapons systems.—
Will Croxton,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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And when traditional computing eventually hits its limit, quantum systems will be required to train the next generation of exponentially larger AI models and simulate data that classical machines simply can’t handle.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Weisswange glanced around at the machines on either side of us, all of them waiting for repairs, their tracks unchained and gun barrels angled upward.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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All mission events are subject to change, to an even greater extent than ISS missions, because Artemis 2 is developing procedures and systems for the wider Artemis program.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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As part of the legal fight over the ban, Anthropic also filed a complaint in an appellate court in Washington, DC, focusing on a law governing procedures for mitigating supply-chain risks in procurement.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The company will use third-party tools for verification.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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With a background spanning both corporate environments and multiple ventures, his work has consistently focused on identifying gaps in how systems operate and developing solutions that bring structure and clarity to fragmented processes.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Both, after all, are biological processes.—
Caleb Crain,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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