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
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.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
As a business owner, this technology could reduce logistics costs and ease the impact of driver shortages.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
From a logistics point of view, OKC will host 18 home weekend games consisting of six Friday, two Saturday and 10 Sunday contests.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
So are logistics buildings and a transit center.
—Malachi Barrett, Freep.com, 22 May 2024
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
As a business owner, this technology could reduce logistics costs and ease the impact of driver shortages.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
From a logistics point of view, OKC will host 18 home weekend games consisting of six Friday, two Saturday and 10 Sunday contests.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
So are logistics buildings and a transit center.
—Malachi Barrett, Freep.com, 22 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logistics
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Kaley’s lawyers plan to call the platform’s vice president of engineering, Cristos Goodrow, for testimony Monday.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Nor were they built to handle the increasing intensity of rainfall rates driven by the warming climate that puts additional strain on systems, said Olson and Christine Kirchhoff, an engineer, associate professor and associate director of law, policy and engineering at Penn State.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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For instance, the current system demonstrates radio-frequency communication, but full spacecraft electronics involve many other components, including processors, memory systems, and power management units.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Fifty-year-old Daniel Taylor, a professor of marketing and supply chain management at the university’s Rawls College of Business, faces a charge of conspiracy to distribute or possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll found 58% of adults disapprove of his handling of immigration.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Her cast mates praised her handling of the situation and for getting her son help.—
Meriam Bouarrouj,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
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Even before Tuesday’s high-stakes meeting between Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and Anthropic over how the US government can use the AI company’s technology, the relationship between the two had hit a breaking point.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Citing the export of a Lamborghini and jacuzzis to the island, three members of Congress from Miami and other local officials recently asked the administration to review all export licenses to Cuba and cancel those benefiting the Cuban government.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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The project also required coordinated operation between the large heat pump and the mechanical vapor recompression unit across all operating phases, with system integration and process control designed to ensure stable and efficient performance under varying production conditions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The two bases have long served as crucial overseas US military staging posts for operations far from home, with Diego Garcia a key airfield for the US’ heavy bomber fleet.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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For this assessment of Zelensky’s position, CNN spoke to some of those closest to the president – including his wife and his speechwriter – as well as diplomats and politicians from Europe and the US who have worked closely with him and his administration.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The emails indicate that Ruemmler, who served as White House counsel under President Barack Obama, forwarded Epstein’s internal material related to the administration’s handling of the 2012 Secret Service prostitution scandal, asking for his input in communicating with reporters.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The agreement focuses on effective governance and so far enjoys broad support from most major political parties and coalitions.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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The legislation laid out in detail a governance structure that satisfied lenders financing the transaction by giving the borrower, the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, control over decision making for three years after the deal closed.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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In February 2025, NASA hired an independent team to determine why the mission failed, examining everything from broken hardware to leadership mistakes.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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More frontline stalemate followed – until Kyiv, under the new leadership of General Oleksandr Syrskyi, launched a surprise incursion into Russia’s Kursk region in August 2024.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Logistics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logistics. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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