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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
In 2016, the Chinese government launched the Major Program on Organ Aging and Degeneration, an initiative focused on studying cellular and molecular mechanisms of aging.
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Both structures have slides and climbing mechanisms.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Mitchell stresses enhancing systems already in place, rather than designing new mechanisms from scratch.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The study, published in Neuron, suggests that targeting brain mechanisms could play a role in developing treatments for stubborn cases of high blood pressure.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
Help teams understand how devices hijack attention and become addictive coping mechanisms.
—Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Moreover, the fight against networks supporting gangs, whether political or economic, through sanctions or other multilateral mechanisms, or in support of the Haitian justice system, is absent from the resolution.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Rather than creating the foundations for an independent Palestinian state, these Oslo-era economic and infrastructural arrangements created a system where Palestinian development remained fundamentally tied to and constrained by Israeli oversight and approval mechanisms.
—Literary Hub
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
Discovery rights, though, feel distinctly absurd amongst all of these mechanisms.
—Pablo Maurer, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Chad De Guzman, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Both structures have slides and climbing mechanisms.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Mitchell stresses enhancing systems already in place, rather than designing new mechanisms from scratch.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The study, published in Neuron, suggests that targeting brain mechanisms could play a role in developing treatments for stubborn cases of high blood pressure.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
Help teams understand how devices hijack attention and become addictive coping mechanisms.
—Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Moreover, the fight against networks supporting gangs, whether political or economic, through sanctions or other multilateral mechanisms, or in support of the Haitian justice system, is absent from the resolution.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Rather than creating the foundations for an independent Palestinian state, these Oslo-era economic and infrastructural arrangements created a system where Palestinian development remained fundamentally tied to and constrained by Israeli oversight and approval mechanisms.
—Literary Hub
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
Discovery rights, though, feel distinctly absurd amongst all of these mechanisms.
—Pablo Maurer, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanisms
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Some analysts are forecasting the company to raise prices on its devices even after all Cook has done to avoid the worst of the tariffs.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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All devices are slated for release in Europe shortly, and Roborock says that the robot lawn mowers will come to the US eventually.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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Among other roles, there are plenty of incredible data engineers, data scientists and data analysts who use advanced research methods to provide genuine insight into their club’s chances of success.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The film follows a recovering addict in an isolated Serbian monastery whose Orthodox patriarch employs unorthodox methods that are often more extreme than effective at getting results.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Its systems act as a 3D camera, tracking up to 15,000 collisions each second.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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CarShield Extended Car Warranty Learn More Policy highlights CarShield offers seven warranties, including bumper-to-bumper, powertrain, electrical systems, motorcycles and EVs.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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This risk has only grown as soaring team valuations have attracted independently wealthy owners with companies and networks that extend far beyond the reach of the NBA or NBPA’s internal audit apparatuses.—
Jesse Silvertown,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Breaking structural norms To make the measurement, the team used ISOLDE’s collinear resonance ionization spectroscopy (CRIS) apparatus, which is one of the few instruments in the world capable of resolving fine details in neutron-rich nuclei.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Department of State advised applicants to review embassy and consulate websites for more information on visa requirements, procedures, operating status, and available services.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Airlines currently use procedures like blocking the aisle at the front of the plane with a beverage cart when pilots need to open the door and exit the cockpit.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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Religious personalities are among those resurrected by the machines.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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This trend held true on the real-world gaming tests, too; in some cases, the Blade 14 clung even tighter to the other machines.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
7 Sep. 2025
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United’s decade-plus of footballing dysfunction owes a partial debt to hiring processes that can make sense in the moment, but leave head coaches overexposed.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The two processes provide the robot with real-time spatial awareness that adapts to any object without prior training.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Mock suggests using gentle cleaning tools to avoid scratching the flooring.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Amazon’s sale section is packed with stellar deals this month — including a few rarely-on-sale beauty tools that should be on your radar.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Mechanisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanisms. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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