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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
His coping mechanism of deflecting shame through humor works only when used to pave over his many inadequacies.
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Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Jones confirmed that Australian officials have briefed their U.S. counterparts on the tax strategy, emphasizing its role as an incentive mechanism rather than a traditional revenue measure amid broader international trade discussions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Determining the precise mechanism has eluded scientists, as crocodile embryos are pretty difficult to come by.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024
Support mechanism: Pull from stakeholders is key to longevity.
—Rocky Sharma, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Jones confirmed that Australian officials have briefed their U.S. counterparts on the tax strategy, emphasizing its role as an incentive mechanism rather than a traditional revenue measure amid broader international trade discussions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Determining the precise mechanism has eluded scientists, as crocodile embryos are pretty difficult to come by.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024
Support mechanism: Pull from stakeholders is key to longevity.
—Rocky Sharma, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanism
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More than 100,000 people are still believed to be missing, disappeared into Damascus' fearsome security apparatus.David Brennan, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Yet, over time, Bashar Assad inherited his father’s obstinacy and brutality and increasingly relied on the security apparatus to maintain control, stifling dissent and curbing opposition.Sefa Secen / Made by History, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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Italian pharmaceutical companies such as Menarini, are actively collaborating with American firms to improve drug delivery systems and develop lifesaving treatments.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Glasner had frequently pointed to his side’s lengthy injury list and the players’ lack of time in pre-season to gain familiarity with his system as a reason for the team’s slow start.Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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The problem comes in when one user has an iPhone and the other has an Android device or if there is a group chat with both kinds of users.Ken Colburn, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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On average, each home has around 17 smart devices, and many people own electric vehicles.Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Bill went home from Shea by his usual method: limo.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 23 Dec. 2024
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New recycling methods are limited in availability and costly, which ironically means that landfilling is currently the most cost-effective disposal option.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The company has also built out its own pathogen lab, which includes PCR machines to test for infections in their bulk milk tanks (daily) and their cows (once a week).Amy Feldman, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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That was true for both participants who used a CPAP machine and those who do not.Juliana Kim, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
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Surely, the government could force insurers to facilitate the process and resolve appeals promptly.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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The formula itself is liquidy and almost serum-like, making blending to an undetectable finish a seamless process.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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That paradox led to an idea: create a library of photobooks in Ghana to bring the African story home, allowing people to learn about their history and give them the tools to tell new stories of the continent.Max Posner, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
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But while telltale signs still exist, all indications for 2025 warn threats will become more sophisticated as AI tools are continually improved.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Her surgery is the latest in a series of similar procedures known as xenotransplantation, the practice of transplanting organs from one species to another.Emily Mullin, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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Organizations must ensure that all personnel understand IAM policies and are trained in compliance with procedures.Rohan Pinto, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Mechanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanism. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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