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
Researchers conducted a systematic review of numerous studies that looked at links between use of the pain reliever and autism, intellectual disabilities and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
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Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
The absence of formal leadership reflects, in part, the state’s systematic arrest of civil society figures.
—Karl Vick, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
There are dozens of studies on this, but the team of medical researchers believed that prior systematic reviews yielded inconclusive results, owing to small sample size and the apps becoming obsolete.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
Additionally, a 2023 systematic review in Cureus found that high-intensity and high-impact exercises are effective in maintaining or improving bone density in the lumbar spine and femur in postmenopausal people.
—Danielle Zickl, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for systematic
Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
The absence of formal leadership reflects, in part, the state’s systematic arrest of civil society figures.
—Karl Vick, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
There are dozens of studies on this, but the team of medical researchers believed that prior systematic reviews yielded inconclusive results, owing to small sample size and the apps becoming obsolete.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
Additionally, a 2023 systematic review in Cureus found that high-intensity and high-impact exercises are effective in maintaining or improving bone density in the lumbar spine and femur in postmenopausal people.
—Danielle Zickl, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for systematic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for systematic
Adjective
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But as Michelle Griffith wrote in the Minnesota Reformer, this is much more accurate to describe as a general strike, a tradition of organized, mass resistance that has become rare in the United States.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Federal prosecutors there indicted Venezuelan nationals accused of participating in organized robberies, kidnappings, extortion schemes and firearms offenses tied to the transnational gang Tren de Aragua.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 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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China takes a much more methodical approach to deals and decisions that often take years to negotiate.—
Brendan Murray,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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Jeroloman, a former New York Yankees scout, found Doeschot and Sammler in his own methodical way.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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While returns were up this season, touchdowns were not — the league saw six touchdowns on 2,076 kickoff returns during the 2025 regular season, one fewer than the 2024 regular season.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Belichick's 333 wins in the regular season and playoffs with New England and Cleveland are the second most to Don Shula's 347.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Systematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systematic. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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