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 According to Rohrabaugh, the approach could offer a more systematic alternative to traditional trial-and-error methods and could potentially be applied across different classes of materials. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026 Globally, a 2026 systematic review estimated that 1 in 5 athletes have an eating disorder or disordered eating behaviors or symptoms. Erin Harrop, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026 At that point, the team conducted systematic troubleshooting of the cloud service system, identified the underlying issue, patched a solution, and then closely monitored the slow upscale of traffic towards stable recovery. Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026 Stair Climbing Lowered the Risk of Mortality The systematic review and meta-analysis, published in the American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs, included nine studies with more than 480,000 participants who were followed for 14 years on average. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for systematic
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Adjective
  • Pancho’s brothers pursued their own leads, at one point visiting a local leader of organized crime.
    Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • More generally, the movie, directed by Elegance Bratton, is about the historical context of this murder, the conscious and organized effort by white Southern citizens and officials to intimidate, persecute, and subjugate Black people.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 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 Hurricanes can go slow and methodical and then pounce late or try to attack with big plays early to build up a lead.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
  • It was put together in such a beautiful, methodical way, and all of the instruments were harmonizing perfectly.
    Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
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  • Whatever his rushing role, the words in Hurts’ notes will become action in the Eagles’ regular-season opener against the Washington Commanders.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The sterile fly program complements efforts to monitor wildlife, inspect animals and work with ranchers in areas where the fly has been spotted to encourage regular checks for infestations.
    Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

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“Systematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systematic. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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