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
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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
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3
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
There are steam rooms, color therapy systems, and ice showers.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Belarusian plants have produced important components, including microchips and other electronics, optical guidance systems, artillery munitions and heavy trucks that carry Russian ballistic missiles.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Liquid fuel rockets will always have their inherent limitations, as will any systems that hope to augment or replace them.
—David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
Without some reforms, the US may be left behind and lose its competitive edge as students seek simpler systems for finding and sharing micro credentials.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The Pentagon sees such weapons as a potential solution for penetrating advanced air-defense systems fielded by rivals such as China and Russia.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Through these and other efforts, Van Gorder has helped establish Scripps among the nation’s top health systems, both as a care provider and as an employer.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
So far, researchers have found tube systems on Mars reaching over 746 miles (1,200 kilometers), enough to cover the continental United States three times over.
—Tom Brown, Space.com, 25 May 2026
Commercial aviation has steadily added automation for decades, leading to today’s fly-by-wire systems in which computers interpret pilot inputs even during manual flight.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Belarusian plants have produced important components, including microchips and other electronics, optical guidance systems, artillery munitions and heavy trucks that carry Russian ballistic missiles.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Liquid fuel rockets will always have their inherent limitations, as will any systems that hope to augment or replace them.
—David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
Without some reforms, the US may be left behind and lose its competitive edge as students seek simpler systems for finding and sharing micro credentials.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The Pentagon sees such weapons as a potential solution for penetrating advanced air-defense systems fielded by rivals such as China and Russia.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Through these and other efforts, Van Gorder has helped establish Scripps among the nation’s top health systems, both as a care provider and as an employer.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
So far, researchers have found tube systems on Mars reaching over 746 miles (1,200 kilometers), enough to cover the continental United States three times over.
—Tom Brown, Space.com, 25 May 2026
Commercial aviation has steadily added automation for decades, leading to today’s fly-by-wire systems in which computers interpret pilot inputs even during manual flight.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for systems
Noun
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In the early 2000s, as home and mobile datafication provided computing and ICT capacity beyond specialized industrial applications, tech companies took aim at expanding their power through a wealth of networks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Ryan O’Leary, an American former fighter who led the Chosen Company volunteer unit in Ukraine, told me Ukrainian drone units need backups such as mesh radio networks, also known as MANET systems.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Successful retirement planning requires preparing for these scenarios by maintaining diversified investments, adjusting withdrawal strategies, and planning for rising long-term expenses.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Edwards Lifesciences checks the boxes that matter most for our momentum strategies — solid fundamentals, a meaningful growth tilt and a stock price beginning to confirm the story that the business is telling.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Establish the right principles, deliver it with the right language and methods, and all tides will rise.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Insurance technology Insurers have also adopted different methods of assessing risk that have combined to raise premiums, Bach said.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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Many teachers also volunteered extra time to help build lesson plans with Halverson and his assistant principals.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Nothing says Connecticut meet-cute like bonding over melting ice cream while a boat slowly delays everyone’s plans.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Kindred spirits, a coach and player whose infectious passion and deep thinking have kept City driving to new achievements through different configurations and evolving approaches.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 May 2026
Noun
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On homelessness, Porter wants more interim housing, emergency rental assistance and rapid rehousing programs.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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As the race for innovation continues, the success of programs like God’s Eye may ultimately depend on whether manufacturers can prove that advanced driving technologies deliver measurable improvements in safety, reliability, and consumer trust.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Questions surrounding ownership, valuation methodologies, cybersecurity exposure, and off-chain versus on-chain reconciliation will become increasingly important for auditors and regulators.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Given the variety of AI auditing models out there, different auditors may use incompatible methodologies, making results impossible to compare.—
Suvrat Dhanorkar,
The Conversation,
18 May 2026
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The blueprints were drawn up by Uruguayan architect Álvaro Pérez Azar, who also sourced and restored local vintage pieces of furniture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Yet, the slender fangjaw proves that the creatures that look like monsters might actually hold the blueprints for our future.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
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“Systems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systems. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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