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ecosystem

[ee-koh-sis-tuhm, ek-oh-] / ˈi koʊˌsɪs təm, ˈɛk oʊ- /
NOUN
environment
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We are an arrogant species, frustrated by our humble place in this ecosystem.

From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026

However, that iPhone ecosystem is getting more expensive.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 1, 2026

Davidson, said Nvidia identifies parts of the AI ecosystem that are not investing enough and puts money into them to fill the gaps.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

For many aspiring pros, a running store operates as an ecosystem.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

This shifting front of rich ocean, about twenty-five miles wide, is the most fertile ecosystem in the world, supporting awesome numbers of fish, seabirds, seals, and whales.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong

He has spent decades advocating for the reincorporation of native plants into our built ecosystems for the benefit of animals, insects and humans.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

These artificial organisms could behave in unpredictable ways when interacting with Earth's ecosystems and might evade certain natural defenses that protect people, animals, and plants.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

Another major oil slick washed up on the shores of Iran's Qeshm Island in August, which experts said threatened wildlife, protected ecosystems and fishing communities.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

"We know what is needed: ambitious emissions reductions, stronger protection and restoration efforts, and sustained investment in resilient coastal ecosystems and the communities that depend on them," he said in a statement.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

Rather than domesticate animals for meat, Indians retooled ecosystems to encourage elk, deer, and bear.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann


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