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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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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 company will collaborate with ORNL to streamline production and apply these materials to advanced nuclear power, hypersonic thermal protection systems and fusion energy demonstrators.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Why Cooking With Olive Oil Is So Healthy The benefits of extra virgin olive oil are wide-ranging and can impact multiple bodily systems.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 22 Feb. 2026
Health care systems — and hospitals, in particular — are gaining more clout in negotiations amid rapid consolidation.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
Light watering that only dampens the top layer of grass encourages weak root systems.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 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
Only Illinois State and the University of Illinois systems have grown since 2000, according to Board of Higher Education data.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 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
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Why Cooking With Olive Oil Is So Healthy The benefits of extra virgin olive oil are wide-ranging and can impact multiple bodily systems.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 22 Feb. 2026
Health care systems — and hospitals, in particular — are gaining more clout in negotiations amid rapid consolidation.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
Light watering that only dampens the top layer of grass encourages weak root systems.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 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
Only Illinois State and the University of Illinois systems have grown since 2000, according to Board of Higher Education data.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for systems
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Federal agencies halted overdose-surveillance networks, delayed youth smoking data, scaled back food-safety pathogen monitoring and purged transgender health information from websites.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Colbert and Talarico have said that their interview was not allowed to air because of the enforcement of the FCC’s equal time rule, a rule that requires broadcast networks to grant equal time to opposing candidates running for the same office.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Feb. 2026
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But cultural practitioners and animal advocates oppose killing chickens, citing their significance to Hawaiian heritage and arguing all other strategies should be exhausted first.—
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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And with the proliferation of small presses and the ascendance of self publishing as viable, if less expeditious or prestigious strategies for writers, even the indifference of mainstream publishers is not always the final word.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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When apartments are too cold, residents may turn to unsafe heating methods that dramatically increase fire risk.—
Lillian Bonsignore,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Munnichs said the community appreciates repair, but mostly traditional methods such as sashiko or upcycling old pairs into something new.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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The agents asked for daily medical updates, whether patients had the cognitive ability to understand paperwork that was given to them and details about discharge dates and plans.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The bill also includes confidentiality provisions that indicate information on serious reportable events relayed to DIAL by a professional licensing board, as well as any corrective action plans, are to be sealed from public view.—
Clark Kauffman,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
18 Feb. 2026
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To eliminate this deficit and restore the 12 years of solvency lost over the last 11 months, lawmakers will be forced to increase taxes, reduce health care payments, transfer money into the trust fund, or implement a combination of these politically fraught approaches.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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The survey, which is conducted by the UK government’s Culture, Media & Sport (CMS) department, not the BBC, has 32 questions about the future of the corporation as 2027 charter renewal approaches.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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In every way, such programs are unthinkable in Norway, a highly egalitarian society, in which wealth and resources are distributed evenly.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Other programs may farm that out, or combine it with other schools.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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The actual start date may vary among countries and Muslim communities due to declarations by multiple Islamic authorities around the globe on whether the crescent had been sighted or different methodologies used to determine the beginning of the month.—
Mariam Fam,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Run by the international Caravane Earth Foundation, this agricultural initiative has brought together global experts to research farming methodologies that combine traditional practices with innovation.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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The building no longer exists; however, Fisk had access to the blueprints and Time Life pictures, thanks to Sara Rossein, Safdie’s wife and executive producer.—
Bill Desowitz,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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According to blueprints, there will be an office building and a restaurant space with outdoor seating, all separated by a garden area.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Systems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systems. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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