systems

plural of system
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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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Recent Examples of systems Planning Director Cori Reaume told the council that the specific use permits means city staff would consider noise, water systems and effects of data centers on adjacent properties. Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026 Data center facilities can be built or expanded at double or triple the pace of new electricity generations systems needed to serve them, PJM Interconnection, America’s largest grid operator, noted recently. Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 28 July 2026 Experts remain divided, with some forecasting human-level AI within decades, while skeptics emphasize current systems' reliance on human input and infrastructure. Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Some associations maintain little more than an entrance sign, while others oversee roads, pools, stormwater systems and other shared infrastructure. Nora O'Neill 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026 Callimacus uses an orchestra of AI agents to understand each visitor’s intent and compose a personalized experience in real time, integrating traditional digital and e-commerce systems. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 Faster engine production Unlike reusable aircraft engines that must remain in service for years, the TJ150 powers expendable systems that typically operate for only minutes or hours. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for systems
Noun
  • In traditional payments, networks and processors monetize volume.
    Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Chinese firm Huami explored a similar idea in early 2025, but its tracker still relied on telecom networks to send a dog’s location back to the owner’s phone.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 July 2026
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  • Government officials met late Monday to talk about strategies as two backhoes continue cleanup efforts while a powerful smell envelops the area.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • Over time, your media outreach experiences can influence everything from day-to-day decisions to broader communications strategies.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • More qubits could make the problem worse The team analyzed the adiabatic version of Grover’s search algorithm, a famous quantum algorithm that searches unsorted databases much faster than classical methods.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
  • Researchers are now evaluating various biomarkers as candidates for the development of better diagnostic methods or to define subgroups.
    Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • The city encourages developers to meet with the Charlotte Department of Transportation before starting construction to figure out staging and parking plans.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Trump on Monday announced plans to impose a 50% tariff on certain Canadian imports, citing what officials called trade discrimination against American companies in the dairy, auto and alcohol industries.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • This expertise should be cited and elevated within medical, public health, and policy frameworks for holistic approaches to HIV/AIDS care, not as a replacement of sustained infrastructure.
    Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • The goal is to create more efficient approaches that could help quantum systems scale toward practical, fault-tolerant applications.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026
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  • Concerned that the programs’ growing sophistication could induce emotional dependency and addiction, China last week banned minors from using AI companions and imposed additional requirements on platforms to prevent misuse.
    Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • Lawsuit attacks diversity efforts The lawsuit comes amid a broader crackdown on diversity initiatives nationwide as conservatives argue similar programs treat white people unfairly.
    Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • Valuation methodologies for alternative investments will typically involve a combination of financial modeling, comparable transactions and information from the investment manager.
    Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The launch solves a real problem in the sustainability reporting world, which is fragmented requests and inconsistent methodologies.
    Arthur Zackiewicz, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
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  • Those blueprints proved useful to Fire Point in learning how to clone Russia’s more advanced missile system, the S-400, which formed the basis for the FP-7x.
    Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
  • The money would go toward blueprints and early planning for an off-campus security process for those entering the court.
    Elise Spenner, ABC News, 14 July 2026

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“Systems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systems. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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