1
as in network
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 plan
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 method
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 system
Mow your lawn at 3 to 3 1/2 inches to promote a deep root system.
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Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2025
The new management abandoned this closed system and brought stakeholders inside the firm so that users could shape the product through feedback and become in effect the marketing agents of the firm.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Generative systems depend on data often generated through traditional AI approaches like computer vision and predictive analytics.
—John Roese, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The 2018 model introduced a 360-degree camera system and became the first full-size luxury SUV with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
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Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2025
The new management abandoned this closed system and brought stakeholders inside the firm so that users could shape the product through feedback and become in effect the marketing agents of the firm.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Generative systems depend on data often generated through traditional AI approaches like computer vision and predictive analytics.
—John Roese, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The 2018 model introduced a 360-degree camera system and became the first full-size luxury SUV with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for system
Noun
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Its network of electric vehicle chargers benefits thousands of drivers daily, especially since they can be used to charge non-Tesla EVs.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Scientists in the San Francisco lab had been the only ones able to test for bird flu contamination in pet food in the agency's network, multiple FDA officials said.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Trump has upended the global trading system that has been in place for over 75 years with a plan for tariffs on products from across the world.—
Chris Prentice,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The budget plan also would cut significant funding for the District of Columbia government, including its school system.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Equally valuable is the platform's ability to connect agents to enterprise data through various methods, including standard protocols and direct API integration.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Associated Press | Jose Luis Magana Trump’s tough methods to eject migrants may be controversial in some U.S. courts, but Americans generally favor his overall goals to thwart crime and deport millions of people who lack legal status, according to recent polls.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, Keena said that strategy may not be as effective this time around.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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And while Orban has boasted that his party has shared his strategies with Trump advisers, Kreko doubts the help was very meaningful.—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2025
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Given the number of cardinals whom Pope Francis has appointed — 111 out of the 141 who would vote for the next pope — his successor is likely to be from the Global South and more progressive in theology and approach than Pope John Paul II or Pope Benedict XVI, who preceded Pope Francis.—
Joshua Stanton,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately, the new police chief must value community, embrace diversity, and promote a responsive, inclusive approach to law enforcement.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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The campaign-season blueprint known as Project 2025 that laid out Trump’s potential agenda highlighted Section 117 as a possible mechanism to claw back federal funding from top schools, including through Pell Grants and Fullbright Scholarships — a move experts say could devastate critical research.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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It was designed to be a blueprint, a launching point.—
Amelia Hurley,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2025
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To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
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Develop a unique methodology, articulate specific client transformations, and practice stating your rates firmly.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The pope and Vatican officials have criticised several of the policies of President Donald Trump's administration, including his plans to deport millions of migrants from the U.S. and his widespread cuts to foreign aid and domestic welfare programs.—
Joshua McElwee,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Between 2021 and 2023, the state’s vacation buyback program paid employees $288 million for unused hours.—
Melody Gutierrez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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“System.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/system. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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