as in organized
following a set method, arrangement, or pattern
the first systematic effort to find witnesses to the crime systematic elimination and reintroduction of certain foods to determine what he's allergic to
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Recent Examples of systematic
In the face of such vast suffering, their only option is to be systematic.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Most actors in the supply chain are not measuring consumption in a systematic or transparent way.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Galhotra said the changes needed to be systematic and weren’t going to happen overnight.
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Breana Noble,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The 2026 systematic review didn’t identify qualifying human trials supporting the anti-aging pitch that celebrity marketing leans on.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Most actors in the supply chain are not measuring consumption in a systematic or transparent way.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Galhotra said the changes needed to be systematic and weren’t going to happen overnight.
—
Breana Noble,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The 2026 systematic review didn’t identify qualifying human trials supporting the anti-aging pitch that celebrity marketing leans on.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for systematic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for systematic
Adjective
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Donors waited as long as two and a half hours to drop off supplies, creating what appeared to be an organized, human assembly line.
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Kashaundra Knowles, 37, of Fort Lauderdale, was arrested on June 11 on charges of organized scheme to defraud, unlawful use of a two-way communication device and money laundering.
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Raad’s subject—war—is likewise highly systematized, yet requires mental gymnastics to justify itself.
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Starboard’s 2026 strategy leans into partnership, culture and experiential momentum, while Harding+ is building a more systematized retail model around emotion, data, and innovation.
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Like the families of other survivors, Dennis Dahmer’s family has witnessed the methodical dismantling of the Voting Rights Act.
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Booed at times during his senior season at Whitnall because of the switch, Herro cited the opportunity to play for John Calipari at Kentucky, concerned that the Badgers’ methodical style could have resulted in a less favorable draft outcome.
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With the first day of July landing on a Wednesday, payments will go out on a regular schedule, according to the Social Security Administration’s calendar.
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To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
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“Systematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systematic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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