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
Thus, the article stressed that the Chinese navy must urgently address these risks, offering an unusually detailed proposal for a systematic crash-response plan, drawing lessons from US Navy salvage practices to improve readiness and protect sensitive technology.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
The most pressing issue facing HD 101 is the systematic erosion of voting rights and the growing practice of racially discriminatory redistricting schemes preventing voters, especially voters of color, from fully realizing their constitutional right to elect leaders of their choice.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The overprotection of patients, the concentration of decision-making authority in the hands of experts and administrators, and the systematic elimination of price signals all reflect a technocratic vision fundamentally at odds with individual flourishing.
—Jared Rhoads, STAT, 10 Feb. 2026
And Sanders, the ultimate vibes politician, can feel decades of anger—over trade, inequality, affordability, systematic unfairness, government fealty to corporations—coalescing around AI.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
The most pressing issue facing HD 101 is the systematic erosion of voting rights and the growing practice of racially discriminatory redistricting schemes preventing voters, especially voters of color, from fully realizing their constitutional right to elect leaders of their choice.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The overprotection of patients, the concentration of decision-making authority in the hands of experts and administrators, and the systematic elimination of price signals all reflect a technocratic vision fundamentally at odds with individual flourishing.
—Jared Rhoads, STAT, 10 Feb. 2026
And Sanders, the ultimate vibes politician, can feel decades of anger—over trade, inequality, affordability, systematic unfairness, government fealty to corporations—coalescing around AI.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for systematic
Adjective
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The documentary cleverly mixes theatrical elements with more conventional methods, such as archival footage showing the city’s rich history of civil disobedience, to emphasize a lineage of organized opposition and the vitality of everyday people acting together.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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As governance increasingly relies on public-private partnerships, the absence of public input allows the most organized and well-funded private interests to shape outcomes in their favor.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 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
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This plethora of pockets allows travelers to achieve methodical pack jobs with ease.—
Drew Zieff,
Outside,
17 Feb. 2026
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This instills a slower methodical way of shooting, as the user has to look down to check the image.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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Suites with interconnecting doors across the balcony are a great choice for larger families, and most regular activities include child-friendly options, like the beginner’s surfing classes in calmer waves or toddler bikes for cycling along the nature reserve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Honorable mentions New to the regular concession offerings, the Baja-style fruit cups are a light and refreshing snack containing slices of watermelon, mango, jicama and cucumber and they are garnished with chamoy, lime juice and Tajin.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Systematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systematic. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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