as in engineering
the things that must be done to plan and organize a complicated activity or event that involves many people
My mother was in charge of the logistics of our camping trip. Logistics are the key to a successful military campaign. the logistics of a political campaign
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Recent Examples of logistics
Bertch, who worked as a logistics analyst for a defense contractor, is a transplant from the Pacific Northwest, moving from Seattle to San Diego by way of Idaho.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
As a business owner, this technology could reduce logistics costs and ease the impact of driver shortages.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
From a logistics point of view, OKC will host 18 home weekend games consisting of six Friday, two Saturday and 10 Sunday contests.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
So are logistics buildings and a transit center.
—Malachi Barrett, Freep.com, 22 May 2024
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
As a business owner, this technology could reduce logistics costs and ease the impact of driver shortages.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
From a logistics point of view, OKC will host 18 home weekend games consisting of six Friday, two Saturday and 10 Sunday contests.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
So are logistics buildings and a transit center.
—Malachi Barrett, Freep.com, 22 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logistics
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The agency, which has a budget of over $9 billion, supports fundamental research and education across all non-medical fields of science and engineering.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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David Awschalom is the Liew Family professor of quantum engineering and physics and the University of Chicago, founding director of the Chicago Quantum Exchange and senior scientist at Argonne National Laboratory.—
David Awschalom,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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John McCann, the incumbent mayor of Chula Vista who owns a real estate and property management company, is seeking another term in office, running on a record of economic development, public safety and neighborhood investment.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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County officials said the move was intended to create a more centralized and accountable system, following audits that raised concerns about LAHSA’s financial management.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Which makes Gallego’s handling of the Swalwell disaster all the more remarkable.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Tony Thurmond delivered the most compelling performance of the evening, effectively sharing his personal narrative as the child of a Panamanian immigrant while maintaining discipline with debate time limits and repeatedly challenging Chad Bianco’s record on ballot handling in Riverside County.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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While written on the advice of the British government, much of the language and tone come from Charles himself, the source added.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The new law will also allow residents or the state's Attorney General to sue local and county governments over their voting processes or plans.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bovino, who led much of the immigration enforcement operation in Chicago and the suburbs, as well as in Minnesota before retiring this year amid criticism, declined to appear before the commission.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The agreements under discussion are expected to focus on stabilizing existing production rather than rapidly expanding it, with an emphasis on rehabilitating fields, improving refining capacity and restoring the country’s fragile power grid — a critical constraint on energy operations.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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One reason why the Macan Electric has so far failed to become a hit stateside is thought to be the current presidential administration’s decision to do away with the $7,500 federal EV tax credit last year.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Helping its chances, Martin points out, is the fact that Ellison already has experience working with this administration to get regulatory approvals, having successfully completed the Skydance-Paramount merger in 2025.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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The second pitch was revenue, market, governance and security.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The company said Nevada and Texas have modernized their corporate governance regimes and were a reincorporation option.—
Dylan Sherman,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2026
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Last year, its three-person staff was consolidated under the Library Department, which left it without direct access to city leadership, and its executive director position was cut.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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This report distils the implications of the Hormuz closure and the wider Iran–US war for engineering leadership.—
Interesting Engineering,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Logistics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logistics. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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