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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
Macroeconomic Uncertainty Last but certainly not least is the continued and apparently increasing macroeconomic uncertainty that continues to permeate the U.S. economy – and by extension – the global financial system.
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Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Dust storms and wildfires Dust storms spurred by the storm system’s early high winds claimed almost a dozen lives on Friday.
—Jeff Roberson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2025
Studying young systems like the one powering LBN 483 is vital for learning more about how stars form, beginning with a giant cloud of molecular gas that becomes destabilized, undergoes gravitational collapse and fragments into clumps, each clump being the womb of a new star system.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 Mar. 2025
At the heart of the Volcano’s performance is an internal port system, optimized to provide a natural, balanced sound across the entire frequency range.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Dust storms and wildfires Dust storms spurred by the storm system’s early high winds claimed almost a dozen lives on Friday.
—Jeff Roberson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2025
Studying young systems like the one powering LBN 483 is vital for learning more about how stars form, beginning with a giant cloud of molecular gas that becomes destabilized, undergoes gravitational collapse and fragments into clumps, each clump being the womb of a new star system.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 Mar. 2025
At the heart of the Volcano’s performance is an internal port system, optimized to provide a natural, balanced sound across the entire frequency range.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for system
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By leveraging our exclusive data and network, JOOR Discover fosters stronger introductions that build trust and translate into lasting business relationships.—
Fairchild Studio,
WWD,
18 Mar. 2025
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The network’s news division was the most impacted by a round of layoffs at The Walt Disney Co. earlier this month.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Another variable is the administration's plan to slash EPA's staff and spending.—
Neela Banerjee,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2025
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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joined a coalition of 20 other Democratic attorneys general on Thursday to sue the Trump administration over its plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.—
Meira Gebel,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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For many Africans, living in a postcolonial con- text, militarization has been prioritized over care or harm reduction methods.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2025
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People who received any of the three methods of misinformation training performed better than those who did not, the results showed.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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Leadership strategies that involve coercion, and emphasize punishment, don’t feel very modern.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The fissure shattered the message of unity Democrats were hoping to convey coming out of their annual strategy retreat this week.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, a separate CNN poll, conducted from March 6-9 among 1,206 U.S. adults, revealed 55 percent disapprove of his approach to the war in Ukraine, while 44 percent approve.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Starmer convened the meeting, the second in two weeks, as a means of helping Ukraine in the face of a change of approach by the U.S., following the return of Trump, as well as gauging support for any future possible peacekeeping mission.—
Pan Pylas,
Los Angeles Times,
15 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.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
18 Mar. 2025
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Jethro Tull is Back Everywhere Jethro Tull’s twenty-fourth proper studio album is also new to the Official Albums chart, the 100-space roster that details the most popular collections based on a methodology that includes streams and sales.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Two of the nation's elite women's gymnastics programs will compete in a dual meet on Saturday night as No. 5 Utah plays host to No. 4 UCLA.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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During the coronavirus pandemic, disruptions to supply chains and TB-prevention programs led to an uptick in infections worldwide.—
John Green,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2025
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“System.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/system. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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