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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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At the time of the fire in 2019, the centuries-old Notre Dame did not have any type of detection apparatus in place.Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Dec. 2024
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In what might seem like a plot twist in a dystopian novel, insiders within China’s surveillance apparatus have found ways to profit from the system, Wired reports.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 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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Rodriguez isn't the first to hack Reviver's systems.Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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Users who have TikTok downloaded on their devices would still be able to use the app, but banning TikTok from app stores would prohibit future software updates.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 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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This method is about more than just writing good emails.Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The stakes are high, but in my opinion, the tools and methods being proposed—while promising on paper—are unlikely to resist the gravitational pull of the entrenched culture within government.Greg Orme, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to material developments, Cotton Incorporated creates fabric designs and samples on knitting and weaving machines at its North Carolina headquarters.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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The machine under their care, housed in a room longer than a football field, had just achieved the official title of most powerful supercomputer in the world.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 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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Future studies should address these limitations by using comprehensive, standardized tools to collect data about fruit and vegetable intake, in addition to clinical assessment for depressive symptoms.New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2024
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Mayor Bloomberg issued 465 executive orders in three terms, including 345 emergency orders chiefly related to an enduring strike of some bus lines and Hurricane Sandy, records show Before that the tool was used more sparingly and rarely for emergencies, archival records show.Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 9 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 21 Dec. 2024.
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