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
During his tenure, City Hall launched an online child care application system known as MyCity and dramatically reduced copays for the lowest income families.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
But while the stakes are high, Andrews believes the collective’s potential reward outweighs the risk of implementing an entirely new sponsorship system three years before the next summer Olympics.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Since the mid-twentieth century, the power dynamics and system of alliances that made up the postwar global order provided a strong check on campaigns to conquer and acquire territory—an otherwise enduring feature of human history.
—Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
The unprecedented assault cuts off all communication systems and digital devices for a full minute, causing chaos, a significant loss of life, and the ominous threat of another impending strike.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
But while the stakes are high, Andrews believes the collective’s potential reward outweighs the risk of implementing an entirely new sponsorship system three years before the next summer Olympics.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Since the mid-twentieth century, the power dynamics and system of alliances that made up the postwar global order provided a strong check on campaigns to conquer and acquire territory—an otherwise enduring feature of human history.
—Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
The unprecedented assault cuts off all communication systems and digital devices for a full minute, causing chaos, a significant loss of life, and the ominous threat of another impending strike.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for system
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Fox Sports owns half of the league, and Birmingham finished as one of the top viewership markets on the network last season.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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The company and Trump’s team have confirmed that that have been in settlement talks, sparking worries that the network would deliver a payout to the president to try to ease the way for the merger’s completion.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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Estate distribution among beneficiaries can be handled in various ways, with each state providing a default method and estate planning attorneys utilizing multiple strategies to tailor distribution plans.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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As a union, AFGE has been issuing bargaining demands in response to the agency’s recent decisions and plans to enforce employee rights through other methods as necessary, spokesperson Couture said.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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Cross-staking rebar is an older method that requires pounding two strong pieces of rebar (at least 24 inches long) into the ground in an X configuration.—
Skye Goode,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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Unlike outdated teaching methods that rely on memorization or guessing strategies, the Science of Reading focuses on how children's brains actually learn to read.—
Linetta Jackson Special to the Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Many were invited to the White House last week to discuss strategies for how to boost Trump.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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Hoka’s collaboration strategy as of late has included both performance running standouts and famed fashion designers.—
Peter Verry for Footwear News,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2025
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But one policy approach emerged as most critical: a reduction in the total amount of global plastic production.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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To some, keeping silent would have been tantamount to capitulation, but others have questioned Zelenskyy’s approach.—
Lena Surzhko Harned,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2025
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Just as frameworks such as the Business Model Canvas provides startups with a clear roadmap, a family charter or strategy serves as a guiding blueprint, ensuring alignment and clarity as the office evolves.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The blueprint does not mention Social Security or Medicare by name.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
7 Mar. 2025
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Partnerships with startups, researchers or even competitors expose you to new technologies and methodologies that may redefine your industry.—
Raheel Sheikh,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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As Tehran accelerates its nuclear program and Trump signals further sanctions—or potential military action—U.S.-Iran tensions appear set to escalate.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Dublin Film Festival came to an end at the weekend after one of its most varied programs yet.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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“System.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/system. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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