1
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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2
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
These storms can cause intermittent satellite navigation issues and high-frequency radio disruptions, as well as voltage corrections in power systems, particularly at high latitudes.
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Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2025
These risks have prompted the United States, China, and other spacefaring nations to develop advanced systems for tracking, avoiding, and potentially removing orbital debris.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
In addition, BlackRock is overweight on housing bonds, as well as national and large regional health systems.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
The directors spent over eight years tracking Shahverdi’s efforts to subvert economic systems and transform local attitudes.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Somers tells Rolling Stone that, even with sensor suites that include multiple lidar, radar, and camera systems, AVs have failure modes that can lead to disaster.
—Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
Professor Wang emphasized that addressing the fundamental design flaw of Li batteries is crucial for advancing large-scale, power-intensive systems.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
The North Carolina coast has been battered in recent weeks by a string of hurricanes offshore, other storm systems and seasonal high tides.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2025
These risks have prompted the United States, China, and other spacefaring nations to develop advanced systems for tracking, avoiding, and potentially removing orbital debris.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
In addition, BlackRock is overweight on housing bonds, as well as national and large regional health systems.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
The directors spent over eight years tracking Shahverdi’s efforts to subvert economic systems and transform local attitudes.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Somers tells Rolling Stone that, even with sensor suites that include multiple lidar, radar, and camera systems, AVs have failure modes that can lead to disaster.
—Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
Professor Wang emphasized that addressing the fundamental design flaw of Li batteries is crucial for advancing large-scale, power-intensive systems.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
The North Carolina coast has been battered in recent weeks by a string of hurricanes offshore, other storm systems and seasonal high tides.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
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
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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
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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
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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
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The shutdown has disrupted federal operations, delayed pay for hundreds of thousands of workers, and put critical programs at risk.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act updated the farm safety net and other farm insurance programs, but lawmakers still need to revise programs concerning rural development and agricultural research.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Mickey & Friends capsule is a continuation of the brand’s strategy to blend archival work with up-to-date fashion methodologies.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Meta disputes the methodologies behind them.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
22 Oct. 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 22 Nov. 2025.
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