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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
This approach improves transparency and trust in autonomous systems that increasingly operate without direct human supervision.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
Libra September 23 – October 22 Regular systems should make your day feel easier.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
To secure capacity for AI systems, tech giants are buying up memory chips like never before — and paying a premium for multiyear contracts that guarantee supply in the future.
—Ian King, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
When workers had to constantly supervise multiple AI systems or juggle several tools at once, mental strain increased sharply.
—Lana Zak, CBS News, 8 Mar. 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
Nonetheless, unmanned systems and sensors could be leveraged to establish an effective monitoring system along the cease-fire lines.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Two years ago, Southwest Airlines experienced a meltdown with its systems during the holidays that led to 16,900 flight cancellations and stranded 2 million passengers.
—Abhijith Ganapavaram and Utkarsh Shetti, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
Libra September 23 – October 22 Regular systems should make your day feel easier.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
To secure capacity for AI systems, tech giants are buying up memory chips like never before — and paying a premium for multiyear contracts that guarantee supply in the future.
—Ian King, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
When workers had to constantly supervise multiple AI systems or juggle several tools at once, mental strain increased sharply.
—Lana Zak, CBS News, 8 Mar. 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
Nonetheless, unmanned systems and sensors could be leveraged to establish an effective monitoring system along the cease-fire lines.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Two years ago, Southwest Airlines experienced a meltdown with its systems during the holidays that led to 16,900 flight cancellations and stranded 2 million passengers.
—Abhijith Ganapavaram and Utkarsh Shetti, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for systems
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With a continuous power supply in orbit, this technology could extend the lifespan and range of exploration missions, like future lunar bases and global space internet networks.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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The agency also details the numerous and complicated media rights agreements for the major leagues, including deals with networks, cable channels and streaming services, plus leagues launching their own networks and direct‑to‑consumer streaming apps.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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From hidden storage to natural materials, here are a few design strategies that experts recommend for a cleaner, more calming room.—
Adrienne Jordan,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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This is no longer the case, as companies like Foodbuy have expanded the role of procurement through advanced strategies and strong supplier partnerships.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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There are several methods to consider, depending on factors like your plan for the space after removal and your budget.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Co-founder Gabriel Saragovia, a civil engineer turned first-time hotelier, sought to make the unique oasis accessible to outside visitors, but only through sustainable methods.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The bots provided the code and ready-to-execute plans to bypass firewalls.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The House last week put plans to mark up an institutional investors proposal on ice while the Senate advanced its version.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Research shows that the most effective ways to help someone end their addiction to alcohol often includes a combination of approaches like behavioral therapies, medications such as naltrexone or disulfiram, and a support system like 12-step programs.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Unsurprisingly, people took vastly different approaches to the theme.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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During the past half dozen years, around ten universities and colleges have closed their classics departments or programs, with some folded into larger humanities units.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Facing a structural deficit, the next governor will have to cut programs and raise taxes, not just one or the other, with corporations and California’s richest residents being forced to cough up more.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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That taxonomic range, from fish to spiders to mammals, required a diverse set of expertise and search methodologies.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
25 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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All of the engineering and ecological blueprints were bound in an impenetrably dense document known as the Yellow Book.—
Michael Adno,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
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Millions of boxes full of paper and data — oil and gas company leases and maps, insurance policies, architectural blueprints, medical files, tax records, historic newspapers, are stored there.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Systems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systems. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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