1
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
From supporting unstructured data to implementing real-time governance and compliance mechanisms, the future of data platforms will hinge on their ability to embrace this transformation.
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Mandar Khoje, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The team even revealed that the same genetic mechanism builds the gills of horseshoe crabs, invertebrates that have changed very little over the last 400 million years.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
According to Verywell Mind, laughter is a common coping mechanism that helps individuals deal with stress, embarrassment and unexpected events.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Finding coping mechanisms or seeking out professional guidance can help.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025
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Mandar Khoje, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The team even revealed that the same genetic mechanism builds the gills of horseshoe crabs, invertebrates that have changed very little over the last 400 million years.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
According to Verywell Mind, laughter is a common coping mechanism that helps individuals deal with stress, embarrassment and unexpected events.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Finding coping mechanisms or seeking out professional guidance can help.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for mechanism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanism
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More than 600 pop-up community centers, known as Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs), are now in operation, a grassroots effort that has become the central relief apparatus.—
Karl Vick,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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With the most sophisticated intelligence apparatus in the world, the Biden administration appeared to not register what the rest of the world could clearly see.—
Sarah Yager,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Jan. 2025
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The firm said the focus is not on shifting entirely to one region, but creating a flexible system capable of addressing priorities such as response times, market proximity, or resource access during volatility.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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South Korea's Yonhap News Agency said North Korea might be using a vertical cold-launch system to fire the missiles.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Police responded and turned over the device to specialists.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Jan. 2025
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However, this narrative framing device — which often loops back on itself, as a dreamlike film within the film — is merely an anchor for a more elliptical, esoteric narrative about personal and political history.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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But none has the execution method as its lead option.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Jan. 2025
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The first phase focused on examining it using noninvasive methods, including videomicroscopy, infrared thermography and portable X-ray fluorescence.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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Jump to: Today’s Theme | Tricky Clues TUESDAY PUZZLE — Last year, New York Times Crossword solvers were treated to a puzzle designed to look like a claw machine, with a long arm of black squares grasping at a prize.—
Sam Corbin,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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With Highlights, Safari will use machine intelligence to show you relevant information from the webpage like directions, links, summaries, and restaurant reviews.—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
21 Jan. 2025
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The memo, obtained by the Miami Herald, offered guidance about the suspension and the review process launched by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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White rice undergoes a refining process that removes the bran and germ.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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Doing so gives the administration additional tools in fighting the inflow of drugs across the border.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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With features like file versioning and collaboration tools, cloud platforms offer more than just storage.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
20 Jan. 2025
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At least 100 Texas children aged 17 and younger obtained abortions out of state in the first year after Texas banned the procedure, including six under the age of 12, according to the latest state data.—
Shafaq Patel,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Neuralink procedure, on the other hand, occurs on the superficial, surface- area of the brain and requires a relatively small incision.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Mechanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanism. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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