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 lack of frontal systems moving consistently further south, in combination with warmer temperatures accelerating evaporation haven’t helped.
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Ryan Rossi, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
That ban was imposed by China in 2017 in response to the deployment of a U.S. missile system in South Korea.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 May 2025
Work on creating a system that not only works for you and your family, but one that everyone will be able to stick to.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
Saudi Arabia’s judicial system is based on an interpretation of Sharia law, a broad set of laws and precepts that aim to guide or govern the daily lives of Muslim people.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 16 May 2025
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Ryan Rossi, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
That ban was imposed by China in 2017 in response to the deployment of a U.S. missile system in South Korea.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 May 2025
Work on creating a system that not only works for you and your family, but one that everyone will be able to stick to.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
Saudi Arabia’s judicial system is based on an interpretation of Sharia law, a broad set of laws and precepts that aim to guide or govern the daily lives of Muslim people.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for system
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Zaher Jabarin, based in mainly in Turkey, plays a crucial role in overseeing Hamas's financial network, and Muhammad Ismail Darwish, chairman of the Hamas Shura Council and also in Qatar, is another influential member, particularly responsible for managing foreign relations.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Here’s Boise State’s schedule, with networks and kickoff times where applicable, for 2025.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2025
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But Andrea Jenkins, who represents the area and supports the city's plan, said residents around the square want vehicle traffic.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Jurado, now on the council, praised the spending plan, then voted for it.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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The only way to avoid jail is paying money, usually with a gift card, but a method becoming more common is paying by cryptocurrency.—
Wayne Ford,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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New players will need to make a cash deposit through instant bank transfer, credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, PayPal and any other preferred payment method.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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Mosier works with the university on social media strategy, and recently decided to bring her superstar pug to the school's campus for a visit.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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That’s exactly where many organizations are flying blind, building AI agents without a strategy for how to keep them running, governed and optimized at scale.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Establish a new culture, replacing the emotionless, do-your-job style of Bill Belichick with a more modern, player-friendly approach.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Apple’s approach to change differs significantly from that of competitors like Google and Samsung.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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This marks a transition for Robinhood, from a mobile brokerage to a potential regulatory blueprint builder.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Katie Holmes’s pants are definitely a modern take on the cargo blueprint, with pockets attached to her belt rather than placed mid-thigh.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
19 May 2025
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The tally is compiled by the Official Charts Company, using a methodology that blends both sales and streaming activity to reflect what the nation is listening to.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Alessi looked to create doubt surrounding Welcher’s findings, grilling the biomechanical engineer on the methodology behind his experiment surrounding the cause of the injury to O’Keefe’s eye.—
Julia Bonavita , Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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Sankey said the way the committee seems to weigh strength of schedule shortchanges the conference slate, which doesn’t include any teams among the lower half of the 134 NCAA FBS programs.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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The Army has seen the greatest recruiting struggles over the past decade, and by using a range of new programs and policies has had one of the largest comebacks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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“System.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/system. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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