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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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2
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
According to the labeling law, a watch with a gear train manufactured and assembled outside Switzerland can still be labeled Swiss Made provided the mechanism was first designed and later inspected and physically screwed into the movement domestically.
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2025
Scientists call this biomolecular lock-and-key mechanism the endogenous opioid system.
—Moises Velasquez-Manoff Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Zak Mouton, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Each goggle has an easy and secure lens interchangeability system that combines magnets and locking mechanisms and comes with both a low-light and sunny lens.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 16 Feb. 2025
Neurologically, curiosity pulls our attention away from the mechanisms that cause anxiety, generating the beginning of the end of the spiral.
—Jessica Dulong, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2025
Scientists call this biomolecular lock-and-key mechanism the endogenous opioid system.
—Moises Velasquez-Manoff Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Zak Mouton, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Each goggle has an easy and secure lens interchangeability system that combines magnets and locking mechanisms and comes with both a low-light and sunny lens.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 16 Feb. 2025
Neurologically, curiosity pulls our attention away from the mechanisms that cause anxiety, generating the beginning of the end of the spiral.
—Jessica Dulong, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanism
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Due to the agency's position as the regional security officer (RSO) in embassies around the world, DSS personnel acquire relationships with host nations' law enforcement, military and intelligence apparatuses.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2025
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That movie was less a continuation of the series and more a takedown from within of Disney’s unwieldy superhero apparatus.—
Ryan Faughnder,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Unlike that prior system though, ABS challenges can only be requested by the hitter, pitcher, or catcher.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
21 Feb. 2025
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Traces of alcohol, cocaine and a prescription antidepressant were in his system in the 72 hours before his death, toxicology testing found.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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The center charged medical device and training companies $649 for heads, $330 for a pair of feet and $1,400 for a whole body.—
Jon Schuppe,
NBC News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Bless dynamically allocates workloads based on device capabilities.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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These methods work for a coin or two, but would be cumbersome for large deals.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Its methods raise disturbing questions about how our personal data can be used to manipulate us.—
Corey G. Johnson,
ProPublica,
27 Feb. 2025
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While clubs like Arsenal and Chelsea had sparkled for a couple of seasons here and there, United had been a league-winning machine, hoovering up enough titles to overtake Liverpool’s championship record and lifting two European Cups along the way.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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To fund his war machine, Putin has been throwing the living room furniture into the furnace, cannibalizing productive sectors and relying on unsustainable, record deficit spending.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
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This process continues until one movie receives that magical 50% and is deemed the winner.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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As chairman of the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation, Cruz effectively has control over Isaacman's confirmation process.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Feb. 2025
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Florida, by contrast, offers several tools to increase voting access, including for young people – a historically low-turnout group.—
Stephen C. Phillips,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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Farmers and environmental groups have sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture after the agency removed from its website numerous online tools, data sets and services related to climate change.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Traveling to Turkey for Hair Transplants Overall, Turkey offers patients many fantastic options for hair transplant procedures.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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If this interpretation holds, employers may need to overhaul their hiring processes, splitting screening procedures into multiple phases to avoid premature criminal history inquiries.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Mechanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanism. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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