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
Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026
Some 43% of core banking systems and 95% of ATM transactions still run on COBOL, a program that predates the year the Beatles got together.
—Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Data Backs It Up The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has conducted multiple surveys of aircraft water systems.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Fast moving debris has the potential to penetrate or deform a spacecraft's hull, damaging critical systems or even triggering a catastrophic rupture.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 June 2026
The two systems, however, employ different interception methods.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
There are steam rooms, color therapy systems, and ice showers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Anthropic sued, claiming the Pentagon is illegally retaliating by stigmatizing the company with a designation meant to protect against sabotage of national security systems by foreign adversaries.
—ABC News, 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
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026
Some 43% of core banking systems and 95% of ATM transactions still run on COBOL, a program that predates the year the Beatles got together.
—Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Data Backs It Up The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has conducted multiple surveys of aircraft water systems.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Fast moving debris has the potential to penetrate or deform a spacecraft's hull, damaging critical systems or even triggering a catastrophic rupture.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 June 2026
The two systems, however, employ different interception methods.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
There are steam rooms, color therapy systems, and ice showers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Anthropic sued, claiming the Pentagon is illegally retaliating by stigmatizing the company with a designation meant to protect against sabotage of national security systems by foreign adversaries.
—ABC News, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for systems
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These networks are viewed with less enthusiasm in the age of streaming, because more consumers are abandoning their cable subscriptions in favor of streaming services.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Most existing and proposed projects are clustered around major metropolitan areas where fiber-optic networks, power infrastructure and workforce needs can be met.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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According to the American College of Cardiology, first-line strategies for managing high blood pressure include quitting smoking, eating a heart-healthy diet, and increasing physical activity.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2026
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Livermore’s evolution into a happening place began more than 20 years ago, when city planners and the community began to focus on investing in downtown, supporting local businesses and trying some interesting urban-design strategies to improve the look and feel of the city.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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Radar testing provides measurable data A major part of the validation was Radar Cross Section (RCS) testing, which Boeing described as one of the primary methods for assessing an aircraft’s stealth characteristics.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Those who bought the checks would then attempt to fraudulently cash them, according to federal prosecutors, using various methods.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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And Patriot Front has plans to keep growing – fast.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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According to News 12, the 43-year-old reality star told VUE Magazine about his plans to enter the political sphere at their spring edition party on Thursday night.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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As the global tournament approaches, filling the 16 host locales with hope and angst, the people who made the decision to opt out seem OK with it.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2026
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Officials say Bradley Early Education Center’s approaches to these key issues could serve as a jumping-off point for an LAUSD expansion in the industry.—
Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The uninterrupted airing of its ads will enable the charity to continue funding its programs for children and families.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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The selection marks one of the first major European defense programs to incorporate Schiebel’s newest heavy-lift unmanned helicopter platform, which has been undergoing flight testing and customer evaluations over the past two years.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 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 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 9 Jun. 2026.
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