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
One 2021 systematic review found that among postmenopausal women whose endometriosis did become malignant, about 75% had used estrogen-only MHT.
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Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
What America is experiencing now is the feature presentation, a systematic, full-frontal assault on our nation’s cultural and intellectual life.
—Andrew Weinstein, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Also, by overweighting the same securities through passive vehicles, investors’ holdings look like a sea of sameness, heightening systematic risk and limiting diversification.
—Mike Terwilliger, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
After two years of war characterized by gratuitous violence, famine, and systematic aid obstruction, Gaza may finally get a chance to breathe.
—Jeremy Konyndyk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2025
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Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
What America is experiencing now is the feature presentation, a systematic, full-frontal assault on our nation’s cultural and intellectual life.
—Andrew Weinstein, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Also, by overweighting the same securities through passive vehicles, investors’ holdings look like a sea of sameness, heightening systematic risk and limiting diversification.
—Mike Terwilliger, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
After two years of war characterized by gratuitous violence, famine, and systematic aid obstruction, Gaza may finally get a chance to breathe.
—Jeremy Konyndyk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for systematic
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Use these expert tips to make the most of your clear storage containers (and have an organized house).—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Nov. 2025
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Mexico City Reuters — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum promised on Sunday there would be justice for the brazen murder of a local mayor, Carlos Manzo, an outspoken critic of organized crime who had called on the government to do more to protect him and others.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, Sao’s revenge against Korn — who clearly doesn’t remember Sao — is executed with the methodical nature of a precise mise en place and the patience of an all-day sous vide.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
5 Nov. 2025
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Animation is a much, much slower, more methodical process.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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McCutcheon, who scored four goals in the regular season, seems to shift into a second gear during the playoffs, having now scored three times in four postseason games.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Managing fatigue and high blood pressure involves lifestyle changes like eating a balanced diet, staying active, and getting regular checkups.—
Alexandria Nyembwe,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Systematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systematic. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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