systems

plural of system
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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

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Recent Examples of systems The latest agreements secure suppliers for two important aircraft systems, but Vertical must still complete development, integration, and regulatory certification before Valo can enter commercial service. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 To assure further compliance, Section 5 of the act required those states to get approval from the Justice Department or a court before making any changes to their electoral systems. — Jeffrey Toobin, The New York Review of Books, 17 Oct. 2026 Pros and cons One of the biggest beneficiaries of the bill would be the growth of massive electric transmission systems—essentially, power lines—that are exceedingly hard to get built through the lands of property owners. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for systems
Noun
  • Faisal Munir, president of mission-critical communications at L3Harris, said the partnership combines complementary technologies with resilient networks.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The contest of networks will be nearly global, waged in multiple domains, with huge stakes riding on the outcome.
    — Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • For some young investors, that means money originally allocated to long-term strategies is being funneled to activities built around immediate outcomes.
    — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Other strategies make distributions that may include all three types.
    — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The team also evaluated methods for attaching sensors to storage casks, with the aim of developing installations capable of remaining in place for years under high-temperature and high-radiation conditions.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • But Washburn is further troubled by A-83’s language mandating hunting and angling as preferred methods of wildlife management.
    — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Because the retail business is rapidly changing, action plans are expected to change.
    — Ted Kitterman, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Le Pen's plans involve billions in new spending and lack credibility, according to Bloomberg Economics.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The White House decision has heightened fears that Ukraine could be left exposed to Moscow's escalating attacks as winter approaches.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Over the four decades since, communities have taken different approaches to bring CPR into the classroom.
    — Meng Yang, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Unfortunately, the government then spends the equivalent of 24% of GDP on its various programs.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In contrast, Asian students were less than 15% of the county’s student population but made up about half of the enrolees at the magnet programs.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • As always, findings from holiday surveys vary due to differences in methodologies and the timing of when they’re conducted.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Combining methodologies like neuroscience and qualitative and quantitative research, along with early immersion in culture, media and category trends, provides a broader view of what’s shaping behavior.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Repeatable blueprints are emerging, and athletes eyeing a second career as Hollywood moguls would be wise to focus their efforts in one of these directions.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Holtec has coordinated engineering hubs across several countries to finalize the technical blueprints.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

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“Systems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systems. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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