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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
Two inches in thirty minutes can overwhelm drainage systems and leave deep ponds in lower areas as water races downhill.
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Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
Platt highlighted that the new agreement comprises two parts – the first involving $12 billion of compute, where Nebius will be providing Meta with Vera Rubin systems in 2027; and a second part that allows Meta to purchase additional compute capacity of up to $15 billion.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
The end result was an epic beatdown by the Wolverines and an all-systems failure for Arizona on the sport’s biggest stage.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Researchers in the United Kingdom have developed a new computer chip that could make some artificial intelligence (AI) systems far more energy efficient.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
But rising costs essentially forced these small practitioners to flee to the safety of larger hospital systems, according to Hayes.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Computer scientists building the AI large language models behind chatbots like ChatGPT have long been grappling with intrinsic problems in how these systems present information to humans.
—Matt O'Brien, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Republicans and Democrats criticized the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein release, saying the rollout was disorganized with few effective systems in place to ensure that appropriate redactions were made.
—Perry Stein The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
Platt highlighted that the new agreement comprises two parts – the first involving $12 billion of compute, where Nebius will be providing Meta with Vera Rubin systems in 2027; and a second part that allows Meta to purchase additional compute capacity of up to $15 billion.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
The end result was an epic beatdown by the Wolverines and an all-systems failure for Arizona on the sport’s biggest stage.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Researchers in the United Kingdom have developed a new computer chip that could make some artificial intelligence (AI) systems far more energy efficient.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
But rising costs essentially forced these small practitioners to flee to the safety of larger hospital systems, according to Hayes.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Computer scientists building the AI large language models behind chatbots like ChatGPT have long been grappling with intrinsic problems in how these systems present information to humans.
—Matt O'Brien, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Republicans and Democrats criticized the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein release, saying the rollout was disorganized with few effective systems in place to ensure that appropriate redactions were made.
—Perry Stein The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for systems
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Burelli also warned the policy shift could transform Venezuela into a laundering hub for illicit gold from across the Amazon basin, with miners from Brazil, Colombia, Guyana and Suriname channeling production through Venezuelan networks before reaching global buyers.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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These networks are strongest if people step in to provide accountability, check in periodically and help navigate care when needed.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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The summit will explore how the two worlds connect – from adapting digital IP into cinematic projects and scouting emerging talent, to engaging audiences that drive communities to theaters and exploring innovative marketing strategies.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds — from financial professionals to everyday individuals — come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Redshirt junior tight end Matt Wagner has fallen victim to one of Danielson’s new methods.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2026
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When the priest takes his stringent methods too far, the existence of the commune is called into question.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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If passed, the moratorium would temporarily stop the Legislature from accepting, processing and approving rezoning applications and site plans for data centers in the county.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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The sale of the warehouse came two months after the owner of another Salt Lake City warehouse announced plans not to sell or lease to the federal government amid protests.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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As the 2026 election approaches, that balance is likely to remain a defining issue for voters across the state.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Energy prices have notched higher as Tuesday’s deadline approaches.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Because the company’s recent seasonal programs have been more astounding than its classics.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Proceeds from the annual registration fee would help fund lowrider public exhibitions, cultural events and programs that preserve lowrider history.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Schools have various methodologies of reporting this data, so the work of consolidating is ongoing.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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Through these and other radical methodologies, the Austrian artist Maria Lassnig (1919–2014) channeled her perception of a moment and made the invisible visible.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
28 Mar. 2026
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Material innovators pitched to impact investors, private sector leaders shared their blueprints for change, and activists mobilized the committed and recently converted alike.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
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These are like blueprints that show how a company's defenses are set up.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Systems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systems. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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