as in engineering
the things that must be done to plan and organize a complicated activity or event that involves many people
My mother was in charge of the logistics of our camping trip. Logistics are the key to a successful military campaign. the logistics of a political campaign
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Recent Examples of logistics
Bertch, who worked as a logistics analyst for a defense contractor, is a transplant from the Pacific Northwest, moving from Seattle to San Diego by way of Idaho.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Oct. 2025
As a business owner, this technology could reduce logistics costs and ease the impact of driver shortages.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
From a logistics point of view, OKC will host 18 home weekend games consisting of six Friday, two Saturday and 10 Sunday contests.
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Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
So are logistics buildings and a transit center.
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Malachi Barrett,
Freep.com,
22 May 2024
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Oct. 2025
As a business owner, this technology could reduce logistics costs and ease the impact of driver shortages.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
From a logistics point of view, OKC will host 18 home weekend games consisting of six Friday, two Saturday and 10 Sunday contests.
—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
So are logistics buildings and a transit center.
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Malachi Barrett,
Freep.com,
22 May 2024
See All Example Sentences for logistics
Recent Examples of Synonyms for logistics
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Onboard narration adds context by sharing stories from the Gold Rush era and highlighting the engineering achievements behind the railway.
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The project spurred unprecedented advances in engineering and technology, echoing today's innovation challenges like AI.
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Andrea Davis, president and CEO of The Resiliency Initiative, has spent 25 years planning emergency response and crisis management for organizations including Disney, Walmart, the FIFA World Cup and Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration.
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Water management plans must include estimates of water usage, discharge locations and plans to minimize water demand.
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On direct appeal, the Florida Supreme Court vacated the death sentence and remanded the case for reconsideration over the trial court's handling of aggravating and mitigating factors in the case.
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Raman declined to comment on Bass’ handling of the Boyle Heights fire.
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The order aimed to create a voluntary mechanism for AI companies to give the government early access to their most advanced systems, allowing officials to vet the models for security risks before their public release.
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Nathan Freed Wessler, deputy director of the ACLU's speech, privacy and technology project, said the First Amendment guarantees the right to criticize the government.
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Crews remained at the scene Friday night searching for hot spots and completing mop-up operations.
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Still, the tour doesn’t shy away from the mission’s sins over its 250 years, demystifying how supposedly carefree life was during the height of its operations before the United States conquered Mexico.
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The event was hosted by Freedom 250, the group working with the administration to put on anniversary events.
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The administration has said in court filings that its information also discusses slavery.
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While state studies have criticized the state’s education governance model, voters have rejected at least four attempts dating back to 1928 to reform the position.
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The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.
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Mayor Dean Trantalis, Commissioner Steven Glassman and Commissioner John Herbst took issue with her leadership, accusing her of being dismissive to subordinates and ruffling too many feathers.
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Zimbabwe’s leadership is facing fresh scrutiny in Washington as the country moves to finalize a constitutional amendment extending the serving president’s term until 2030.
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“Logistics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logistics. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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