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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
Discovery rights, though, feel distinctly absurd amongst all of these mechanisms.
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Pablo Maurer, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
This approach might include anonymous feedback mechanisms for sensitive concerns, scheduled listening sessions, the creation of employee advocacy groups, or simply creating unstructured time for conversation during team meetings.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The underlying system mechanisms and touchpoints also remain unchanged.
—Dinesh Subhraveti, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The goal is to create multilayered trust mechanisms that harden security.
—Camellia Chan, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
This means that the physical processes and mechanisms that regulate star formation and its termination in galaxies in the early universe may have to be revisited.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2025
For the present study, the researchers worked from the hypothesis that epilepsy and BD share some common mechanisms, given that some antiseizure medications are useful in stabilizing mood and preventing extreme swings.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2025
The new government should thus start by creating mechanisms to formally acknowledge the Assad regime’s atrocities and begin redressing them.
—Patrick Vinck, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
In Iraq, for instance, the Coalition Provisional Authority, the transitional government set up by the United States after the toppling of Saddam Hussein in 2003, established accountability mechanisms for members of the regime almost immediately.
—Patrick Vinck, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
Pablo Maurer, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
This approach might include anonymous feedback mechanisms for sensitive concerns, scheduled listening sessions, the creation of employee advocacy groups, or simply creating unstructured time for conversation during team meetings.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The underlying system mechanisms and touchpoints also remain unchanged.
—Dinesh Subhraveti, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The goal is to create multilayered trust mechanisms that harden security.
—Camellia Chan, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
This means that the physical processes and mechanisms that regulate star formation and its termination in galaxies in the early universe may have to be revisited.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2025
For the present study, the researchers worked from the hypothesis that epilepsy and BD share some common mechanisms, given that some antiseizure medications are useful in stabilizing mood and preventing extreme swings.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2025
The new government should thus start by creating mechanisms to formally acknowledge the Assad regime’s atrocities and begin redressing them.
—Patrick Vinck, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
In Iraq, for instance, the Coalition Provisional Authority, the transitional government set up by the United States after the toppling of Saddam Hussein in 2003, established accountability mechanisms for members of the regime almost immediately.
—Patrick Vinck, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanisms
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Efficient energy storage is crucial for the transition to a low-carbon economy, which can impact everything from grid-scale energy storage to electric vehicles and portable devices.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2025
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This vulnerability resides in WebKit, the open-source browser engine that powers Safari, Mail, App Store and other apps on Apple devices.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Federal contracting experts say these types of contracts are misleading to include in a tally of savings because these methods act more as a line of credit for agencies to make purchases, instead of a maximum value that can be saved.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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Surrounding herself with friends is something Aniston previously told PEOPLE is one of her self-care methods.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Students will conduct research and real-world applications using state-of-the-art cybersecurity testbeds, gaining experience and expertise in artificial intelligence, network security, and cyber-physical systems.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Students will also conduct research on hardware, software, cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things devices and large-scale networks.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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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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To abate — or remove — asbestos from a home or room, there’s a long list of procedures workers must follow, including enclosing the area to make sure none of the fibers escape.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025
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Penguin Random House Canada commits to ensure operational policies and procedures are developed under the AODA standards and compliance requirements.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Mechanisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanisms. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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