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
With a new system in place, will the unit continue to play at a high level?
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
The goal of fair use is to balance a system of incentives so that the kind of work our culture needs is rewarded.
—Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
Both organizations emphasized improvements made to welfare systems and reporting procedures since 2016, when Endemol merged with Shine, and again in 2020 when Banijay acquired Endemol Shine.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 July 2025
While the headsets are new, the coaches will continue to use Verizon’s private cellular system, which is part of its business group’s Connected Venue platform.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
The goal of fair use is to balance a system of incentives so that the kind of work our culture needs is rewarded.
—Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
Both organizations emphasized improvements made to welfare systems and reporting procedures since 2016, when Endemol merged with Shine, and again in 2020 when Banijay acquired Endemol Shine.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 July 2025
While the headsets are new, the coaches will continue to use Verizon’s private cellular system, which is part of its business group’s Connected Venue platform.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for system
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Maintaining brand integrity across a growing and geographically dispersed network is another potential challenge of franchising.—
Don Tarinelli,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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What is the schedule for Hallmark’s Christmas in July 2025? While the Hallmark Channel is airing beloved Christmas movie favorites all month long, the network is also premiering its four-movie franchise Unwrapping Christmas.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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In a city where so many big plans have gone so badly for 30 years, San Diego residents shouldn’t just be wary when another bold proposal comes long — they should be terrified.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Faced with having to cut services for the first time in its history, the Milwaukee County Mental Health Board solidified a plan July 10 with the Finance Committee that spares three crucial service programs.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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Nissans aren't exclusively susceptible to this method, as several other automotive brands are targeted across the country using similar techniques.—
Charles Singh,
The Tennessean,
9 July 2025
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To clean wicker baskets, use the same vacuuming and spot cleaning methods as described above.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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As of now, both strategies appear to be running on parallel tracks in Washington.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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This has become something of a state religion—as much a matter of ideology as of strategy.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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To make the style a little more modern, consider a light and airy approach, pairing pastel floral patterns with antique pieces that have authentic patina.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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There are many different types of crabgrass (Digitaria spp), but getting rid of them requires the same approach, says Waltz.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Seeding the charity with £20 million of his own money, Hamilton began constructing a blueprint for systemic change, tackling barriers in education, employment and social mobility.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The plans serve as blueprints for wildlife conservation at the state level and include regional and national conservation goals, officials said.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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The Cinematic Audit Wait Until Tomorrow is so effective due to Dixon’s methodology and intentional research.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
3 July 2025
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In a LinkedIn post, Farley called for speeding up permitting processes, increasing spending on vocational training, leveraging robotics and augmented reality to help with these spaces and suggested an AmeriCorps-type program for these roles.—
Breana Noble,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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There’s an antitheft alarm system and an electronic stability program.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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“System.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/system. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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