Definition of systematicnext
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of systematic Moss was involved in a systematic review that examined how rapidly measles antibody levels circulating in the blood decrease. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026 Allegations of systematic torture The complaint accuses Venezuela’s military counterintelligence agency, known by its Spanish initials DGCIM, of carrying out systematic torture under Maduro’s direction. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 But before all of that, Hoboken undertook a systematic effort to catalog its sidewalks and their condition. Wes Marshall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 Pranav Sayta, partner at EY India, said a structural shift toward equity investing has made the market unusually resilient, with systematic investment plans and pension money continuing to support listings despite periods of volatility. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for systematic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for systematic
Adjective
  • The girls and their parents have found a way to balance it all and stay organized using a calendar.
    Zuri Primos July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
  • That adjustment aside, there’s nothing conceptually very original to this tale of a prodigal son returning to find his cranky old ma requiring rescue from both organized crime and a police raid.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026
Adjective
  • Raad’s subject—war—is likewise highly systematized, yet requires mental gymnastics to justify itself.
    Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 May 2026
  • 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
  • Opportunities Using Business Frameworks AI opportunities shouldn't arise from a haphazard list of use cases but should start with a methodical examination of where value is created and where friction exists.
    Michael Chavira, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Instead of a methodical approach to their third drive of the game, though, the Broncos hit the gas.
    Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Adjective
  • Why North Carolina should scare TCU Even before the advent of the transfer portal, the first game of a college football regular season has always had the predictability of a teenager.
    Mac Engel July 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • Powers, who had previously started every game for the Broncos at left guard in 2023 and 2024, played through the broken foot for four remaining regular-season and playoff games in 2025.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 July 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Systematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systematic. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on systematic

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster