Thesaurus results for LOGISTICS

logistics

noun

Definition of logistics

as in engineering

the things that must be done to plan and organize a complicated activity or event that involves many people My mother was in charge of the logistics of our camping trip. Logistics are the key to a successful military campaign. the logistics of a political campaign

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Recent Examples of logistics This system is intended to bridge a logistics gap between small drones and larger transport aircraft, giving Marines a flexible supply option in difficult environments. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026 Marzan, an Army veteran of more than 30 years, was assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command in Des Moines, Iowa, a logistics command that supports troop operations. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026 The Atlanta World Cup Host Committee shared new info in a logistics update Thursday. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026 Bertch, who worked as a logistics analyst for a defense contractor, is a transplant from the Pacific Northwest, moving from Seattle to San Diego by way of Idaho. — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for logistics

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The obvious — though not necessarily correct — assumption is that a big and dumbass engineering error is at fault here, a miscalculation that the structural columns of the old building would be able to carry the new stories on top and couldn’t.

— Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 14 July 2026
Before joining Arizona, Hahn worked at the University of Florida, ending his time there as the chair of mechanical and aerospace engineering.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026

Definition of engineering

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According to the company, the platform uses open systems architecture, autonomous software, strong command and control, and scalable mission management to support large groups of drones.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
Some gold ETFs directly invest in bullion kept in vaults, while others invest in shares of mining companies that tend to follow the price of gold while also being swayed by the companies’ management decisions, efficiency and financials.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Definition of management

Noun

Floris had previously drawn scrutiny from congressional Republicans over the FBI’s handling of their Hunter Biden investigation.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026
Any attempt at driving normally is an exercise in futility with the rear-wheel-drive RV handling like a shopping cart full of bricks.

— Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026

Definition of handling

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Two men who were with Salgado Araujo disputed the government’s account, saying the agents’ vehicles bumped into them and then swayed into the van, forcing them to stop.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Directed by Roger Donaldson (also making his debut), Sleeping Dogs offers a new angle on the political paranoia thrillers of the mid- to late-’70s, telling a story of a man in a near-future as a fascist government takes over his country.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Definition of government

Noun

These functions can be critical in various applications and scenarios, such as inspections, covert surveillance, search-and-rescue operations, disaster monitoring, and agricultural pest tracking.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
Since the brand expanded and opened operations in the city this year, autonomous all-electric Waymos have taken over Miami’s streets.

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

Definition of operation

Noun

According to Linda Debassige, Grand Council Chief of the Anishinabek Nation in Ontario, more than 30 homes were lost, along with the administration office, school, community center, storage buildings, vehicles and essential community equipment.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Doctors have a range of views regarding issues of both testosterone level monitoring as well as administration of TRT for low testosterone levels.

— Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of administration

Noun

Omar most recently served as acting CFO of Peraton, following more than a decade in senior finance leadership roles across the company and its predecessor organizations.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 16 July 2026
The negotiations were initially delayed as a good-faith effort to help new leadership get up to speed and execute a compensation study.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

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