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
The key is systematic exposure.
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Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
These witnesses pointed to China’s recent progress, including a crew vehicle abort-system test in June, a Long March 10 rocket static fire in August, and a moon lander demonstration, as evidence of a systematic push toward the lunar surface.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The genocide allegation also rests on claims that Israel intentionally targeted civilians, but the study acknowledges civilian deaths while finding no evidence of a systematic policy of massacre.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
One systematic review and meta-analysis published in 2023 found that older adults both with and without dementia experienced worsening cognitive functioning during social isolation.
—Casey Gueren, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025
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Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
These witnesses pointed to China’s recent progress, including a crew vehicle abort-system test in June, a Long March 10 rocket static fire in August, and a moon lander demonstration, as evidence of a systematic push toward the lunar surface.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The genocide allegation also rests on claims that Israel intentionally targeted civilians, but the study acknowledges civilian deaths while finding no evidence of a systematic policy of massacre.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
One systematic review and meta-analysis published in 2023 found that older adults both with and without dementia experienced worsening cognitive functioning during social isolation.
—Casey Gueren, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for systematic
Adjective
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Although dry air and other unfavorable atmospheric conditions have recently hindered development, the disturbance is expected to move into a more favorable environment later this week, giving it a better chance to become organized.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Now, a shower is installed but awaiting an organized signup system.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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China’s negotiating style has consistently been slow, methodical, and relentless in seeking better terms, as evidenced by talks over the PoS-2 stretching for over a decade.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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All nine hitters came to the plate — and some were methodical against Ryan — in the first inning.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Much of the more complicated Swyft logic board was consolidated into smaller custom gate array chips for mass production, along with the use of a regular 68000 instead of the more limited 68008, which was also cheaper in volume despite only being run at 5MHz.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Target pants come in five colors, including black, beige, brown, navy blue, and dark green, as well as regular and short lengths in sizes XS through XXL.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Systematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systematic. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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