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 resolution cited deliberate attacks on civilians, including children, the starvation and forced displacement of the population, and systematic destruction of hospitals, schools and housing.
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
The systematic denial of financial services to Black Americans — through redlining, segregation, and discriminatory banking and insurance practices — functioned as a form of domestic economic sanctions.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Linebacker Tre Johnson led Davidson with six tackles, but individual efforts couldn’t mask systematic failures.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
And systematic, targeting ordinary residential buildings.
—Reuters, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
The systematic denial of financial services to Black Americans — through redlining, segregation, and discriminatory banking and insurance practices — functioned as a form of domestic economic sanctions.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Linebacker Tre Johnson led Davidson with six tackles, but individual efforts couldn’t mask systematic failures.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
And systematic, targeting ordinary residential buildings.
—Reuters, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for systematic
Adjective
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This hair tool bag from Famoplay keeps straighteners, curling irons, and blowout brushes safe, organized, and away from the rest of your suitcase’s contents.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Schneider said any crackdowns on potential violators are more likely to be aimed at organized efforts to circumvent consumer protection laws, rather than go after every individual who may skirt regulations.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Unlike Ragebound, where most bad guys can be killed with a single blow, Art of Vengeance has more methodical battle systems, requiring players to utilize specific combos and abilities to take out certain enemy types.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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The result is a more professional, methodical integration of drones into Russia’s broader war machine, focused on countering Ukrainian UAVs and weakening Ukrainian logistical support.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In 2007, Kansas was picked to play in the Orange Bowl over Mizzou, even though the Tigers were ranked higher and had won the head-to-head matchup in the final week of the regular season.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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For those who will fill a sizeable chunk of the 52,769 seats on a regular basis, however, there are other, less heralded aspects to the new build that may well ensure Everton avoid the pitfalls suffered by other clubs when upping sticks from a beloved old home.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Systematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systematic. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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