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as in network
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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as in plan
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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as in method
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 system
Engineers plan to use a modern steel enclosure system, similar to the one installed at K East, to better protect the reactor structure from wind, sand, and freeze-thaw cycles while lowering long-term maintenance costs.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
The Gap Between Modernization Rhetoric and Operational Reality Despite often massive investments in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and dashboards, organizations must still be wary of trusting their own data.
—William Jones, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Alongside wind turbines, Windey plans to produce energy storage systems, renewable hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol in Europe, Yu said.
—Xiaoying You, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Though both storms are similar — with a major storm system lingering over the region for over a day and whipping the region with merciless hurricane-level winds, driving inch after inch of wet snow — what made the 1978 storm so devastating was the apparent suddenness of its arrival.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
The Gap Between Modernization Rhetoric and Operational Reality Despite often massive investments in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and dashboards, organizations must still be wary of trusting their own data.
—William Jones, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Alongside wind turbines, Windey plans to produce energy storage systems, renewable hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol in Europe, Yu said.
—Xiaoying You, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Though both storms are similar — with a major storm system lingering over the region for over a day and whipping the region with merciless hurricane-level winds, driving inch after inch of wet snow — what made the 1978 storm so devastating was the apparent suddenness of its arrival.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for system
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This information often signals confidence, especially at times when network usage spikes and the Ethereum price appreciates.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Ascend Agency,
20 Feb. 2026
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Karst environments form when soluble rock dissolves over time, creating networks of caves, sinkholes and underground waterways.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Manuelito is worried that Chee will flip out if Leaphorn doesn't soon tell him his plans to exit the Navajo Tribal Police and put her in charge.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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The initial plan called for DHS personnel assigned to these programs to be redirected to assist the broader traveling public, as travelers braced for longer lines to clear security.—
Ayesha Ali,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Distillation is a common method of training in the AI industry with frontier labs often distilling their own models to make cheaper versions for customers.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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The actual method is less important than being able to see and keep track of everything.—
Malana VanTyler,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, the strategy reflects a broader push to diversify beyond conventional lithium-ion platforms while improving safety, cost structure, and supply chain resilience.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Crucially, community-building was never conceived as a strategy.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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This week, Bill White, the US ambassador to Belgium, criticized the country for its approach to Jewish ritual circumcision and accused the country of antisemitism.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Dr Amgad Rezk said the process offered significant advantages for industry, with an energy-efficient and scalable approach.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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From this perspective, simply following the same blueprint that has worked during the stock’s comeback over the last few years could yield a similar result.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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One blueprint for aura farming comes courtesy of a viral video of a boy dancing nonchalantly on a race boat.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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As always, the caveats about Nielsen’s new ratings currency apply, as the introduction of the Big Data + Panel methodology and expanded out-of-home measurement makes comps with historical deliveries a bit dicey.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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To learn more about our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
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The attorney’s criticism of the training program comes as federal judges have slammed ICE and Border Patrol agents for using chemical agents on protesters, barring detainees access to legal counsel and making unlawful arrests.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Also, check out the hotel's in-house program of cultural events, often spotlighting Edinburgh’s emerging talent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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“System.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/system. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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