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 Daisy’s handler is Melissa Jasso of Grayslake, training and logistics coordinator for the Vernon Hills Police. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 That’s helped the Saudi economy remain resilient and play a bigger role as a logistics hub for the Gulf. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for logistics

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Carbon fiber frame weighs just six pounds The team’s main engineering achievement was reducing the drone’s structural weight while maintaining the strength needed to carry a heavy payload.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
However, the city has laid out a tentative timeline with more incentives for the engineering firm to follow through with all the developments.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of engineering

Noun

In a brief, however, Suncor and Exxon argue that management of interstate and international greenhouse gas emissions lies with the federal government, not with the states.

— Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
Red Lobster emerged from its 2024 bankruptcy in a lightning-fast three months and is now under the management of Damola Adamolekun, who was 35 at his appointment and the chain’s youngest-ever CEO.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of management

Noun

At the heart of the GOP frustration with Hegseth is his handling of military firings and promotions.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Also remember that anytime suspension components such as lower control arms are replaced, a wheel alignment should be performed afterward to ensure proper tire wear and handling.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of handling

Noun

Parliament has 30 days to ratify the measures, and the government wants to expedite the process, calling for an extraordinary plenary session on housing for Friday.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
In others, his accounts bought the debt after the federal government had executed regulatory or funding actions involving the very same borrower or project.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of government

Noun

But the less strictly technical procedure Serra describes is analogous to operations at stake in Jonas’s own work, implying that the act of measurement by walking and seeing is tacitly existential.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Boulder County accused the fossil fuel companies of deceiving the general public about the dangers of their oil and gas operations and the associated greenhouse gas emissions through their advertising and marketing.

— Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of operation

Noun

The court’s decision comes just weeks after the administration erected the first border wall panels in the Big Bend sector in the middle of September.

— Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
An administration official told ABC News that’s because the federal government didn’t collect the user fees in those states.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of administration

Noun

Every decade, the broadcaster sits down with the government and thrashes out its future, agreeing on its funding for the years ahead, and making detailed decisions about its governance and operating guardrails.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
The investment does not impact the day-to-day operations or governance of the team, whose controlling owner is Scott Malkin.

— Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of governance

Noun

Berkshire Hathaway held a major GM stake when Barra became CEO, and Buffett delivered a crucial vote of confidence in her leadership amid the 2014 recall crisis.

— Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
The rest of the 2026-27 Playhouse on Park season has not yet been announced but is being rethought due to Brätt’s joining the leadership team just a few months ago.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

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