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 For a logistics-heavy region like Northeast Florida, that distinction matters. — Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 10 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for logistics

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Manish Kumar, a professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering and chemical engineering at UT Austin, said the goal is to simplify the recovery of lithium from complex mixtures.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Advocacy for humanoids often comes from people who historically advocate for first-principles engineering, but humanoids are not born from first principles.

— Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of engineering

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These private, elevated spaces so intrinsic to the character of the property will remain closed to the public while management seeks a practical solution.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
Savannah River National Laboratory conducts research involving nuclear materials, environmental management, energy technologies, and national security.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of management

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Equally responsible for this Bentley’s milestone handling are the Supersports’ electronic limited-slip differential, rear-wheel steering, suspension aided by a 48-volt active anti-roll bar, and enormous carbon-silicon-carbide brakes.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026
That sentiment is even stronger now than in 2022, when Lula benefited from widespread opposition to Jair Bolsonaro after a presidency marked by controversy over his government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of handling

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The agency has become controversial over aggressive immigration enforcement tactics that precipitated a government shutdown earlier this year.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2026
Lockheed Martin has committed $67 million to the facility expansion and associated equipment before receiving government funding for the project.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of government

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Many inside the administration are skeptical about resuming military operations against Iran.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2026
For large-scale operations producing more than 10 gigawatt-hours of batteries annually, the approach could deliver up to $100 million in reduced formation costs.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of operation

Noun

Earlier this month, the administration suspended activities for 21 fraternities amid reports of assault, hazing and drug- and alcohol-related behavior.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
The administration insists its strategy of inflicting economic pain is working.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of administration

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As China’s global presence grows, data governance, biosecurity, and resilience are serious concerns.

— Ruby Wang, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Gaps in governance, limited visibility into usage and costs, and restrictive vendor terms further complicate oversight—underscoring the need for stronger cost controls as organizations scale AI.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of governance

Noun

From there, congressional leadership would have to decide how to handle the impasse, with three cases over the last five decades to draw on as precedent.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
Democrats haven’t announced their own leadership election schedule yet, but Hakeem Jeffries is expected to easily win an internal vote for party leader despite skepticism from some progressives.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026

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