Synonyms of systems

systems

noun

plural of system

1

as in networks

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• networks
• complexes
• series
• webs
• meshes
• aggregates
• conglomerates
• plexuses
• wholes
• sequences
• totalities
• interlacements
• nets
• meshworks
• supersystems

2

as in strategies

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strategies
• plans
• programs
• blueprints
• schemes
• projects
• designs
• arrangements
• proposals
• games
• devices
• procedures
• ways
• master plans
• ideas
• techniques
• ground plans
• recipes
• game plans
• road maps
• policies
• purposes
• protocols
• tactics
• plots
• specifications
• intentions
• means
• maneuvers
• intents
• conspiracies
• platforms
• contrivances
• conceptions
• maps
• collusions
• formulas
• aims
• stratagems
• setups
• subterfuges
• patterns
• tricks
• diagrams
• counterstrategies
• gambits
• counterplans
• specifics
• ruses
• layouts
• projets

3

as in methods

the means or procedure for doing something

not the best system perhaps, but it gets the job done

Synonyms & Similar Words

• methods
• approaches
• strategies
• methodologies
• techniques
• ways
• manners
• recipes
• tactics
• styles
• forms
• plans
• programs
• modes
• fashions
• models
• policies
• processes
• schemes
• hows
• routes
• tacks
• practices
• designs
• blueprints
• steps
• games
• layouts
• routines
• plots
• shifts
• moves
• intrigues
• lines
• ground plans
• game plans
• modi operandi
• expedients

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of systems

The vehicle must maintain control while submerged and coordinate its payload systems without relying on a conventional launch platform. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026

Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Instead of seeing supercomputers as devices that customers buy and use — the argument goes — these systems, filled with Nvidia's graphics processing units that can cost $3 million per rack, look like profitable investments. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

While several countries have tried opt-out systems, France is hoping more muscular obligatory opt-in rules will be more effective. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

Paved sidewalks, sewage systems and wastewater treatment plant. — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Communities are starting to push back against the seemingly ubiquitous camera systems. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Precautions are also being taken against cyberattacks, but Simon and his staff say there are no links to the recent attacks on water systems. — Esme Murphy, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Each episode of Furious peels back the layers on systems that are supposed to protect, but fail for so many reasons, even failing the well-meaning people that try to do good work within the flawed structures. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026