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
The park says safety mechanisms have performed as intended when malfunctions have happened.
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Chad Murphy, USA Today, 24 July 2025
If there is interference, this mechanism may prevent the headrest from locking into an upright position.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 24 July 2025
However, inconsistent enforcement mechanisms, ambiguities in the statutory language and other limitations have attracted the interest of reformers.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 July 2025
In the Chicago area, the mechanisms for alerting the public vary county by county, and, in some cases, city by city.
—William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
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Chad Murphy, USA Today, 24 July 2025
If there is interference, this mechanism may prevent the headrest from locking into an upright position.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 24 July 2025
However, inconsistent enforcement mechanisms, ambiguities in the statutory language and other limitations have attracted the interest of reformers.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 July 2025
In the Chicago area, the mechanisms for alerting the public vary county by county, and, in some cases, city by city.
—William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanism
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Whether Bongino ultimately decides to resign remains uncertain, though his potential departure would represent another high-profile personnel change within the administration's law enforcement apparatus.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Mic Mac Campground has a robust security apparatus, owner Katherine Lunt told ABC News.—
Stefan Joyce,
ABC News,
11 July 2025
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The suit alleged, among other things, that the company had deliberately gamed the federal student aid system.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Even when throwing on multiple attackers to salvage matches late on, Wiegman has always had a clear system.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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The devices are considered imperative to reactor safety, according to the Energy Education project at the University of Calgary.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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At some point, deputies sent a drone inside the home to determine if the woman was being held inside against her will, but the man attacked and broke the device, investigators said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Now, the state is making the firing squad its lead method of execution.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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Though small, Calabash has a rather large claim: It’s been deemed the Seafood Capital of the World, thanks to a very specific method of frying fish and shrimp that involves a light dusting of flour or cornmeal before dunking it in hot oil.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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Then Google would know her, the machine would let her.—
Mona Awad,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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This illustrative image from October 5, 2021, shows a magnetic resonance imaging machine at Neurospin in Gif-sur-Yvette, southwest of Paris.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Its place on the PGA Tour schedule heightens the urgency of the search process.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
26 July 2025
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In fact, 54% of the 3,000 executives from Russell Reynolds’ global network that the company surveyed are concerned that AI reliance is eroding critical thinking, and one-quarter are worried about AI inadvertently undermining product/service quality and critical internal process quality.—
Bob Violino,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
19 July 2025
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However, these tools often provide information that is completely inaccurate, and in the context of security, that can be dangerous.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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Back in March, the Crüe was forced to postpone their Las Vegas residency so Neil could undergo a vocal procedure, though no specifics were given.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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Healthcare Administration: If agents can update patient records or schedule procedures, mistakes can compromise patient safety and violate privacy laws.—
Calum Chace,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Mechanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanism. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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