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as in networks
something made up of many interdependent or related parts
the national highway system allows travel from one end of the country to the other the democratic system of checks and balances in government
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as in strategies
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
if you're going to wrap all these presents in one afternoon, you'll need a system
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3
as in methods
the means or procedure for doing something
not the best system perhaps, but it gets the job done
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Recent Examples of systems
Weiser, who is running for governor in this year’s election, characterized the attacks as Trump trying to leverage the power of the executive branch to exercise unconstitutional authority over how individual states conduct elections and oversee their criminal justice systems.
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Modern apartments have all the latest fire protection systems, such as sprinklers.
—Rachel Kim, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The long-term objective is to miniaturize those systems and mount them on rovers, enabling autonomous infrastructure construction without human presence.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
To monitor other local risk, residents are advised to sign up for county alert systems and to monitor agencies’ social media.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Born in France but a staple of Moroccan cinema, Laxe has a talent for scaling international borders and belief systems to peer into worlds that feel dangerously tactile and spiritually slippery.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2026
To email systems, nothing looked fake.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Pick simple systems, since simplicity strengthens daily peace.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
That means more energy demand for cooling and more stress on water systems.
—Bob Maliva, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Modern apartments have all the latest fire protection systems, such as sprinklers.
—Rachel Kim, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The long-term objective is to miniaturize those systems and mount them on rovers, enabling autonomous infrastructure construction without human presence.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
To monitor other local risk, residents are advised to sign up for county alert systems and to monitor agencies’ social media.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Born in France but a staple of Moroccan cinema, Laxe has a talent for scaling international borders and belief systems to peer into worlds that feel dangerously tactile and spiritually slippery.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2026
To email systems, nothing looked fake.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Pick simple systems, since simplicity strengthens daily peace.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
That means more energy demand for cooling and more stress on water systems.
—Bob Maliva, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for systems
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Beyond tools and workflow organization, FinBursa’s marketplace is designed to enable professionals to expand their networks organically.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Linking quantum computers to create powerful, high-speed quantum networks involves entangling atoms through a fiber cable.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Lightweight luggage, versatile clothing, and clever carry-on strategies that anticipate the little headaches most travelers overlook.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Despite over a century of investigation, there is still no cure, but advances in diagnostic tools, treatments and preventive strategies continue to offer hope for slowing the disease and improving quality of life for patients and caregivers.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Many existing models still rely on empirical methods developed several decades ago.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The aforementioned methods account for around half of all participants.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Many clubs across the English football pyramid, such as Manchester City and Leeds United, have posted on their websites about their Remembrance Day plans for this weekend.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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While it's left some passengers making backup plans and reserving rental cars, the flights canceled Friday represented just a small portion of overall flights nationwide.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Reflecting different creative approaches and scopes of production.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bourne and Malinin curate their playlists all year, weighing options for his programs.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Proceeds from the prayer breakfast will support the YMCA's Out-of-School Time programs for local youth.—
Emery Glover,
Des Moines Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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Forecasts on holiday spending will vary based on the methodologies used by the different organizations and businesses.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
23 Dec. 2025
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Researchers in multiple countries have replicated this finding again and again, using different populations, methodologies and data sources.—
Inna Fishman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Dec. 2025
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Urban development in America has never been just about buildings, budgets, or blueprints.—
Fahad Zuberi,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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For the most part, these blueprints have been geared at spurring growth and unity as the nation transformed from a rural, agrarian economy to an urbanized, developed powerhouse.—
Shaoyu Yuan,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Systems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systems. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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