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
The incidents also raise questions about the effectiveness of NATO members' air defense systems and the need for enhanced regional security measures.
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Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The timing fits in with recent high-profile demonstrations of new ballistic and hypersonic systems and acknowledged long-range tests, reinforcing that China is progressing in several areas.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Consider Tesla’s self-driving cars that have difficulty detecting pedestrians in low visibility; or Walmart’s anti-theft prevention systems that flag normal customer behavior as suspicious.
—Brian Moore, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Multi-camera systems were used to capture expansive battle scenes, while extensive practical effects and CGI were deployed to recreate the scale of the conflict.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
That’s why the pump is only effective if it’s paired with a primary defense — like drainage systems and barriers — that keep the water from coming in in the first place, Antinelli said.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
After 20 years apart, an Amerasian Vietnamese and Black family shattered by the foster care and prison systems reunites to heal old wounds and rebuild their family, starting with finding their unhoused mother in the streets of Sacramento.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
The jet stream dipping over the Eastern US and high pressure east of Bermuda will both draw these systems generally northward.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Sustainability and Accessibility Like its sibling properties, Oku Andalusia demonstrates a commitment to sustainability with recycling facilities, solar power, modern irrigation, and water diversion systems.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The timing fits in with recent high-profile demonstrations of new ballistic and hypersonic systems and acknowledged long-range tests, reinforcing that China is progressing in several areas.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Consider Tesla’s self-driving cars that have difficulty detecting pedestrians in low visibility; or Walmart’s anti-theft prevention systems that flag normal customer behavior as suspicious.
—Brian Moore, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Multi-camera systems were used to capture expansive battle scenes, while extensive practical effects and CGI were deployed to recreate the scale of the conflict.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
That’s why the pump is only effective if it’s paired with a primary defense — like drainage systems and barriers — that keep the water from coming in in the first place, Antinelli said.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
After 20 years apart, an Amerasian Vietnamese and Black family shattered by the foster care and prison systems reunites to heal old wounds and rebuild their family, starting with finding their unhoused mother in the streets of Sacramento.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
The jet stream dipping over the Eastern US and high pressure east of Bermuda will both draw these systems generally northward.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Sustainability and Accessibility Like its sibling properties, Oku Andalusia demonstrates a commitment to sustainability with recycling facilities, solar power, modern irrigation, and water diversion systems.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for systems
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Using a submersible, researchers filmed networks of anemones, starfish, and other marine life living on these weapons.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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This put her in ultimate command of major networks such as 5 in the UK, Ten in Australia, Telefe in Argentina and Chilevisión in Chile.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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As a microschool founder, Shackelford shapes her school’s culture, including library selections, after-school activities, and community engagement strategies.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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The dispute affected educators and policymakers statewide — but Pendleton managed to take the best of both literacy methods and apply them to the 130,000-plus students then enrolled in San Diego schools, Lopez said.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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HydroSpread’s approach allows scientists to produce delicate, floating devices that would have been difficult or impossible to make using conventional methods.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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The parents of a girl who was among the victims who perished in flooding waters at Texas’ Camp Mystic in July have condemned the camp's plans to reopen while their daughter’s body remains missing.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Yuna is making plans to visit her brother’s grave with her boyfriend.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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But as the 2034 deadline approaches, the debate over whether Americans must work longer before claiming full benefits is unlikely to disappear.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Essential services like defense and law enforcement would continue throughout a shutdown, as would mandatory spending programs like Social Security and Medicare, BAI added.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Federal housing assistance programs support more than 8 million people by providing units in public housing or subsidies that help cover the cost of rentals on the private market.—
Jesse Coburn,
ProPublica,
29 Sep. 2025
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For Bengio, all this adds up to more proof that independent third parties need to take a closer look at AI companies’ safety methodologies.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Flexible Agile Processes For Regulatory Environments Traditional agile methodologies require significant adaptation for insurtech environments.—
Harneet Kalra,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Cary Clarke has spent more than four decades turning land, ideas, and blueprints into thriving communities.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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The company makes blueprints, software, control systems, and even hardware bills of materials available, encouraging universities, laboratories, and hobbyists to use the robot as a testbed for new ideas.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Systems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systems. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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