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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as in methods

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 The episode highlights how AI systems are now deeply embedded in US defense planning and operations, even as political and security debates continue. —

Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026 Although most of these missiles and drones have been shot down by air defense systems, some have reached their target. —

Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026 In the nonprofit and governmental finance world, auditors are required to assess not only whether fraud has occurred but whether systems of internal control are designed and operating effectively to prevent and detect material misstatements or misuse of funds. —

Helen Amos, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026 While Iran’s coordination with and sponsorship of groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas are well known, Trump’s claims about Tehran’s ongoing development of nuclear weapons systems are less established — and the administration has provided little evidence to back them up. —

Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026 Defense systems intercepted most, but debris and drones still caused damage, including at major airports in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Kuwait. —

Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 1 Mar. 2026 The two safety net systems can expect a deluge of patient who have put off seeking care for fear of incurring huge debt. —

Arthur E. Palamara, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026 Design engineer Callie Gillespie tells Robb Report that the craft features larger trim tab systems that deploy further downwards to create a wave that billows out from behind. —

Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024 This grant will be housed at George Mason University and focus on undergraduate and graduate research in artificial intelligence and autonomous systems security, secure cyber-physical systems and critical infrastructure, next-generation wireless networks, and cybersecurity for smart manufacturing. —

Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024

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Noun

With a continuous power supply in orbit, this technology could extend the lifespan and range of exploration missions, like future lunar bases and global space internet networks.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
The agency also details the numerous and complicated media rights agreements for the major leagues, including deals with networks, cable channels and streaming services, plus leagues launching their own networks and direct‑to‑consumer streaming apps.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2026