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mechanisms

NOUN

machine, device

Synonyms

STRONGEST

instrument structure system tool

STRONG

apparatus appliance components contrivance doohickey gadget gears gimmick innards machinery motor workings works

WEAK

black box

NOUN

means, method

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agency operation procedure process system technique

STRONG

execution functioning medium performance workings

Antonyms

STRONG

failure

Example Sentences

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“The company has demonstrated a degree of hostility to shareholders’ exercise of certain of these key accountability mechanisms in recent years,” ISS wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

"Our eX-GL approach effectively automates the interpretation of complex magnetization reversal process and enables identification of hidden mechanisms, difficult to discern using conventional methods," says Prof. Kotsugi.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

"Over 200 abusive comments were posted on my page, and the reporting mechanisms are simply not good enough," he said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

"Environmental impact assessments and oversight mechanisms are now completely ineffective," he told AFP.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Leo liked his quarters okay, but he felt safest here in the heart of the ship—in a room filled with mechanisms he knew how to control.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan