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
What followed was a systematic consolidation of authority.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Although the Mughals mainly incorporated the existing Indian revenue system, Akbar’s reign also saw the rationalization of revenue administration, notably under the Hindu minister Todar Mal, with systematic land measurement and assessment that balanced imperial income with agrarian stability.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
When your business broadens beyond the familiar faces and places where trust was once built naturally, that systematic clarity becomes your new compass.
—Samuel Mueller, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
The due diligence team reviews historical well records, verifies well locations in the field, assesses vapor and methane conditions, and coordinates closely with regulators and local agencies using a systematic approach.
—Tim Rathmann, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Although the Mughals mainly incorporated the existing Indian revenue system, Akbar’s reign also saw the rationalization of revenue administration, notably under the Hindu minister Todar Mal, with systematic land measurement and assessment that balanced imperial income with agrarian stability.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
When your business broadens beyond the familiar faces and places where trust was once built naturally, that systematic clarity becomes your new compass.
—Samuel Mueller, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
The due diligence team reviews historical well records, verifies well locations in the field, assesses vapor and methane conditions, and coordinates closely with regulators and local agencies using a systematic approach.
—Tim Rathmann, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for systematic
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The show follows Nicky (Levy) and Morgan Dardano (Taylor Ortega), a pastor-and-teacher sibling duo from New Jersey who stumble into organized crime after Morgan steals a necklace from a postal store to bury with their dying grandmother.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
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Alvarez-Concepcion is facing a number of charges, including kickback solicitation, grand theft, and organized fraud.—
Marybel Rodriguez,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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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
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Adewale brings a methodical craft to the character.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Every time Lockport’s Sydney Amschler steps up to the plate, the senior left fielder goes through a methodical routine.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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At the conclusion of every regular season, provided the Knicks make the playoffs, the organization redesigns the corridor leading from the home locker room to the Madison Square Garden hardwood floors.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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But, yes, the Heat clearly failed to measure up during the regular season and likely would not have held their ground as well as the Magic did in their series opener against Detroit.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Systematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systematic. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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