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
The Argentinean play is about a man trying to justify his role in the systematic kidnapping of children, including his own daughter.
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Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
If being an intellectual means, in part, carrying forward the legacy of those who died in pursuit of our vocation, what obligations does their systematic annihilation impose on us now?
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
This encourages systematic thinking and may prevent burning through attempts.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Against that backdrop, placing people — including children — into congregate detention facilities without systematic vaccination safeguards is not merely a lapse in preparedness.
—Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 4 Feb. 2026
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Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
If being an intellectual means, in part, carrying forward the legacy of those who died in pursuit of our vocation, what obligations does their systematic annihilation impose on us now?
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
This encourages systematic thinking and may prevent burning through attempts.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Against that backdrop, placing people — including children — into congregate detention facilities without systematic vaccination safeguards is not merely a lapse in preparedness.
—Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for systematic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for systematic
Adjective
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By Charles Homans and Philip Montgomery With 300,000 employees gone and collective-bargaining rights eliminated, the administration has hobbled organized labor.—
Philip Montgomery Dan Kaufman Hugo Lindgren Lulu Garcia-Navarro Kwame Anthony Appiah Sophie Haigney Daniel Poppick John Hodgman,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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The brazen assassination in 2017 of Valdez — a tireless chronicler of cartel violence and politicians’ links to organized crime — sparked international condemnation.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Officials said that cranes would be brought in to participate in what’s expected to be a methodical clean-up process.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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She is recognized in Central America for her methodical, approachable style and deep understanding of Latin America’s political and cultural dynamics.—
Yamlek Mojica Loaisiga,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Havenstein started 148 regular-season games and 13 playoff games, including the Rams’ victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium to cap the 2021 season.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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She was given a series of instructions and shown videos that explained the purpose and cadence of her regular check-ins.—
Mica Rosenberg,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Systematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systematic. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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