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

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

While in residence at crisis houses, guests are provided with non-clinical support to help them find coping mechanisms and recovery plans.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

That in turn is driving demand for efficiency mechanisms such as key-value cache that require even more memory.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

"Future studies could track these variables alongside onshore heart rate patterns to clarify the mechanisms behind this apparent delayed recovery."

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

I have highly developed, like, cooling-off mechanisms and am perhaps even more comfortable being compressed, than not.’

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle