Thesaurus results for SYSTEMS

systems

noun

plural of system

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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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

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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 systems Russian media highlighted an even broader collection of technologies, including mass drone deployments, counter-drone systems, electronic warfare, precision weapons and mobile assault units. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026 The chips are power-hungry (a ChatGPT AI query consumes about ten times as much energy as a normal Google search) and also generate a lot of heat, which requires cooling systems. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 27 Sep. 2026 The connectivity systems defense company is best positioned for rising demand, according to analyst Ronald Epstein. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026 Even American firms, from Airbnb and DoorDash to Shopify, have embraced Chinese models, tapping into the advantages of open systems, including lower costs and greater flexibility for customization. — John Liu, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026 This commercial is not about semantics, political systems or the health of the nation. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

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Noun

The constitutional question has been litigated many times, and by our count, every state or federal appellate court that’s ruled on the issue has concluded that ALPR networks are within bounds of the Fourth Amendment.

— Rafael A. Mangual, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
As defense shifts from traditional armor toward connected missile-defense grids and real-time targeting, its components become increasingly central to the weapons and sensing systems that make those networks work.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of networks

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By implementing strategies that address the CSF's six key functions, districts, colleges and universities can better identify, protect, detect, respond to and recover from potential incidents, enhancing their overall resilience.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
As part of his role, the executive will also oversee the CRM, digital channels and omnichannel strategies.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of strategies

Noun

Twin Cities Marathon reported similar information, though without detailed analysis of risk reduction methods.

— Vibhu Krishna, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
Any juxtaposition of Lee’s work in sculpture and painting will show their congruence; for Lee, the two media are simply two interchangeable methods for dealing with a single set of issues.

— Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of methods

Noun

Construction originally began back in 2006 as part of Qatar's ambitious plans to host the FIFA World Cup in 2022.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
That's according to a person familiar with the plans who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly and cautioned the plans could shift.

— NICHOLAS INGRAM, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of plans

Noun

Hyatt transformed the resort with six new buildings, including additional guest houses; all 117 rooms have also been overhauled, and there is a new pool as well as tons of new activities and programs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The White House has formally sent Congress proposed legislation that would impose mandatory minimum sentences on those convicted of fraud involving federal benefit programs, according to a copy of it seen by Semafor.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of programs

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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

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