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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

At some point hyperscalers may have to pull back, which could hurt the entire AI ecosystem.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

As the state has relied heavily on its water, the ecosystem has suffered, and fish populations have declined.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

The SK Hynix results further helped calm investor nerves over the sustainability of spending on memory chips, an issue that has clouded over the broader artificial-intelligence ecosystem in recent weeks.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026

In this region, cod was the species that governed the overall composition of the ecosystem.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

The discovery suggests that small populations of crown-of-thorns starfish may play an important role in maintaining the balance of coral reef ecosystems.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

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

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

The overexploitation of parrotfish and other groupers threatens 63 percent of coral reef ecosystems.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

Keystone species have disproportionate impact on their ecosystems.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann


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