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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in methods
the means or procedure for doing something
not the best system perhaps, but it gets the job done
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of systems
Natural areas like lawns and gardens absorb water but so do a variety of landscaping materials like gravel and also certain types of concrete interlocking or pavers with grid systems, designed to improve drainage.
—
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
In other words, the move to digital entry systems changes the process, but not the requirement to have a valid passport on hand.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
Kentucky's drivers license offices have had notoriously long lines this summer, with DMVs citing issues with computer systems as reasons to cancel appointments for days at a time.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
After 20 years apart, an Amerasian Vietnamese and Black family shattered by the foster care and prison systems reunites to heal old wounds and rebuild their family, starting with finding their unhoused mother in the streets of Sacramento.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
The jet stream dipping over the Eastern US and high pressure east of Bermuda will both draw these systems generally northward.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Sustainability and Accessibility Like its sibling properties, Oku Andalusia demonstrates a commitment to sustainability with recycling facilities, solar power, modern irrigation, and water diversion systems.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
Increasing balance, efficiency, and intelligent systems will matter as much as raw output.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
More than 18,000 fish species live in the freshwater systems around the world -- accounting for nearly 25% of all vertebrates on the planet, according to the paper.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
In other words, the move to digital entry systems changes the process, but not the requirement to have a valid passport on hand.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
Kentucky's drivers license offices have had notoriously long lines this summer, with DMVs citing issues with computer systems as reasons to cancel appointments for days at a time.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
After 20 years apart, an Amerasian Vietnamese and Black family shattered by the foster care and prison systems reunites to heal old wounds and rebuild their family, starting with finding their unhoused mother in the streets of Sacramento.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
The jet stream dipping over the Eastern US and high pressure east of Bermuda will both draw these systems generally northward.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Sustainability and Accessibility Like its sibling properties, Oku Andalusia demonstrates a commitment to sustainability with recycling facilities, solar power, modern irrigation, and water diversion systems.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
Increasing balance, efficiency, and intelligent systems will matter as much as raw output.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
More than 18,000 fish species live in the freshwater systems around the world -- accounting for nearly 25% of all vertebrates on the planet, according to the paper.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for systems
Noun
-
Using a submersible, researchers filmed networks of anemones, starfish, and other marine life living on these weapons.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
-
This put her in ultimate command of major networks such as 5 in the UK, Ten in Australia, Telefe in Argentina and Chilevisión in Chile.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
-
As a microschool founder, Shackelford shapes her school’s culture, including library selections, after-school activities, and community engagement strategies.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The dispute affected educators and policymakers statewide — but Pendleton managed to take the best of both literacy methods and apply them to the 130,000-plus students then enrolled in San Diego schools, Lopez said.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
-
HydroSpread’s approach allows scientists to produce delicate, floating devices that would have been difficult or impossible to make using conventional methods.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The parents of a girl who was among the victims who perished in flooding waters at Texas’ Camp Mystic in July have condemned the camp's plans to reopen while their daughter’s body remains missing.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
-
Yuna is making plans to visit her brother’s grave with her boyfriend.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
But as the 2034 deadline approaches, the debate over whether Americans must work longer before claiming full benefits is unlikely to disappear.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
-
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Unger and Struve discovered that under new state rules, treatment centers would no longer pay sober homes to house clients transitioning out of their programs, which had grown more common as a result of federal funding changes related to the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
-
When that happened, staffers worked to find other programs or shelters for those individuals.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Flexible Agile Processes For Regulatory Environments Traditional agile methodologies require significant adaptation for insurtech environments.—
Harneet Kalra,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
-
With the ban now in place for all countries, international postal companies must now keep track of, collect and pay duties based on one of two methodologies.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Cary Clarke has spent more than four decades turning land, ideas, and blueprints into thriving communities.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
-
The company makes blueprints, software, control systems, and even hardware bills of materials available, encouraging universities, laboratories, and hobbyists to use the robot as a testbed for new ideas.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Systems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systems. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share