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

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Recent Examples of systematic There's the systematic failures that happened in Cornell are happening in other campuses as well. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026 Silver found that prisoners remained exposed to grave threats of harm and suffering because of systematic deficiencies in their healthcare. — Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 This study provides a first systematic empirical look at the psychological infrastructure that makes such violence conceivable. — Lisa Hagen, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026 The team found no signs of destruction, indicating a systematic withdrawal. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for systematic
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Adjective
  • And there are several qualifications that a lead investor must meet, Broome said, like a good relationship with organized labor and the ability to gain the league’s confidence.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • There was no evidence directly linking the killing to organized crime in nearby Las Vegas despite longstanding speculation, although a connection hasn't been ruled out, police said.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 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
  • The pair seemed prepared and methodical—not sloppy carousers but people with a plan.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Fresno State opened the game with a methodical 10-play, 75-yard touchdown drive to whip the home crowd into an excited frenzy.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Based on recent comments from Spoelstra, Richards is likely sticking around into the regular season.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The 2017 draft pick discovered blood clots in his lung this summer and missed training camp and the first five weeks of the regular season because of it.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026

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“Systematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systematic. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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