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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
And given that such systems are physically possible, powerful economic and strategic incentives exist for technologists and entrepreneurs to build them.
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Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026
Telegram said its moderation systems remove millions of pieces of harmful content each month, including non-consensual pornography.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
How other travelers can help When the airline systems fail, however, other travelers may still need to step in to help.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 22 June 2026
Russia and Qatar were capable of implementing systems that relaxed visa requirements to accommodate every team and its fans in the previous two World Cups.
—Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
Data breaches, ransomware attacks and cybersecurity hacks have impacted government systems before and are only likely to worsen with the rise of artificial intelligence, some experts say.
—Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 21 June 2026
An alliance of public transportation systems called NW Connector also offers routes from Portland or other locations on the Oregon Coast, including Newport and Lincoln City, to Cannon Beach.
—Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026
The broadcast also featured several newer missile systems, including the intermediate-range DF-26.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026
Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2026
Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026
Telegram said its moderation systems remove millions of pieces of harmful content each month, including non-consensual pornography.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
How other travelers can help When the airline systems fail, however, other travelers may still need to step in to help.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 22 June 2026
Russia and Qatar were capable of implementing systems that relaxed visa requirements to accommodate every team and its fans in the previous two World Cups.
—Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
Data breaches, ransomware attacks and cybersecurity hacks have impacted government systems before and are only likely to worsen with the rise of artificial intelligence, some experts say.
—Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 21 June 2026
An alliance of public transportation systems called NW Connector also offers routes from Portland or other locations on the Oregon Coast, including Newport and Lincoln City, to Cannon Beach.
—Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026
The broadcast also featured several newer missile systems, including the intermediate-range DF-26.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026
Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for systems
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Growing counter-drone demand The Australian contract comes as militaries worldwide increase investment in layered counter-UAS networks.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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The company has been pursuing eliminating its entire legacy copper landline system across the state to replace it with advanced fiber optic networks.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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When considered city by city and decade by decade, there are lots of factors in home run totals, from ballpark dimensions to playing strategies to the number of long ball hitters in each lineup.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Market dynamics, consumer preferences, manufacturing considerations, and pricing strategies can all influence how products are formulated and positioned.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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While there are lash-growth serums, lengthening mascaras, and even professional lash extensions, knowing when and how to use each of these methods is what will actually make a difference.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
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Consumers often rely on appearance and smell other than expiry dates to judge whether products are still safe to eat, despite the limitations of those methods.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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Next year, these plans for retirees will increase on average by less than 1%.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Each federal land management agency has its own regulations with criteria for managing off-road vehicle use — for instance, the BLM uses travel management plans to determine where vehicles are allowed on specific pieces of land.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 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,
15 June 2026
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France, Spain, Denmark, Thailand and South Korea are among others studying or developing similar approaches.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Boyd, a fourth-generation farmer and longtime civil rights advocate, said generations of Black farmers have faced barriers accessing government loans and agricultural assistance programs.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Hofeller joined SpaceX in 2007 after working as a senior mechanical engineer at Raytheon on optical satellite programs.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Despite her background, her understanding of images was not really an art historical one, although psychoanalytical methodologies of studying the history of art were emerging.—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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The modern technology landscape offers no shortage of methodologies, technologies and solutions.—
Ann Blakely,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The items and blueprints for the items can be found in shops, claw machines, the flower basket crafting mission, the box of fortune, and the orb roll challenge.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The team compared the vessel’s size, along with the position of its masts and cargo holds, against blueprints of the Hōfuku Maru, built in 1919.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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“Systems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systems. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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