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
The plant makes radio-electronic equipment for combat aircraft, air defense, and electronic warfare systems.
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
Daybell also used her speaking time before she was sentenced to condemn the Arizona justice system and the conditions inside the county jail where she has been held.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 26 July 2025
The Austin service involves a small fleet of about 10 to 20 Model Y vehicles equipped with the company’s latest self-driving systems.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 26 July 2025
The suit alleged, among other things, that the company had deliberately gamed the federal student aid system.
—Chris Quintana, USA Today, 26 July 2025
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
Daybell also used her speaking time before she was sentenced to condemn the Arizona justice system and the conditions inside the county jail where she has been held.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 26 July 2025
The Austin service involves a small fleet of about 10 to 20 Model Y vehicles equipped with the company’s latest self-driving systems.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 26 July 2025
The suit alleged, among other things, that the company had deliberately gamed the federal student aid system.
—Chris Quintana, USA Today, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for system
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Streets included in the network are focus areas in a citywide effort to curb the number of vehicle crashes with injuries.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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Keller will serve as executive vice president of advertising and sponsorship sales for FanDuel’s networks, which include outlets that serve Detroit, Oklahoma, Ohio and Wisconsin.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 July 2025
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Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Chris Bailey announced an effort to create his department's new strategic plan in April.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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As Syria grapples with sectarian clashes in the south and Israeli airstrikes in Damascus, Saudi Arabia is pushing forward with plans to engage economically.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
23 July 2025
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Now, the state is making the firing squad its lead method of execution.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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Though small, Calabash has a rather large claim: It’s been deemed the Seafood Capital of the World, thanks to a very specific method of frying fish and shrimp that involves a light dusting of flour or cornmeal before dunking it in hot oil.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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Neither the city's Office of Public Health and Safety nor the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department agreed to requests for interviews about the situation on Leonard Street and the city's evolving strategy for managing homeless camps.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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From advanced smart textiles to resilient sourcing strategies, the region’s manufacturers are pushing forward—despite an increasingly volatile landscape.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
25 July 2025
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Cora certainly understands this process as the deadline approaches and what Boston is capable of if chief baseball officer Craig Breslow can add reinforcements.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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That approach included executive orders mandating face masks indoors and one that shuttered hundreds of businesses, and also school buildings for the last two months of the school year.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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The company’s Emerging Leaders Program, designed by Dr. Jenny Schultz, who heads up leadership development at Delta Defense, offers a practical blueprint for companies looking to grow future leaders through intentional, measurable development. 1.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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And, of course, a little bit if pixie dust is part of the blueprint.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
16 July 2025
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Tyler Comes Close to No. 1 on the U.K. Albums Chart On the main Official Albums chart, which tracks the biggest full-lengths and EPs in the U.K. using a general consumption methodology, Don’t Tap the Glass opens at No. 2.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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That organization develops, innovates, and applies its Montessori Dementia methodology with a specialized team of diverse scientific professionals, according to information from CARD.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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With its new program Streets to Home Indy, the city aims to gradually shut down camps after moving more than 300 people living in them into housing by next June.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Nolensville Pike, Nashville Besides being home to hundreds of adorable animals, the Nashville Zoo is actively involved in research, habitat protection, breeding programs, and education initiatives.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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“System.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/system. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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