as in thoroughly
with attention to all aspects or details
the program's safety procedures were systematically analyzed for flaws
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Recent Examples of systematically
Walker opened a foundation bank account and named himself as the sole signer, then used the account to systematically shift the foundation’s funds into his personal accounts, authorities said.
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Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 17 June 2026
Henao's brother, Felipe, claimed in a civil complaint filed in May 2026 that Knezevich and his lawyers had systematically drained his sister of about $6 million in equity for over a year through fraudulent transactions.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
By pioneering reusable rocket technology, SpaceX has systematically collapsed the cost of reaching orbit.
—Alexandra Vidyuk, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Nat Kitcharit plays Mek, an idealistic young lawyer whose faith in the system is systematically dismantled after he is framed for the murder of the son of Anan (Songsit Roongnophakunsri), a powerful police chief.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 June 2026
New York City is systematically erasing its public seating.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 June 2026
The costs of that effort are increasingly being felt deep inside Russia as Ukraine systematically targets the country's key oil and gas facilities in a bid to choke off the energy revenues the Kremlin is using to fund its war.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Rather than relying solely on manual workflows, modern platforms use automation to systematically explore potential attack paths, test common exploitation techniques, and identify reachable weaknesses across complex environments.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Certain parts are engineered to be systematically replaced during routine maintenance, which lowers initial manufacturing constraints and reduces long-term operational overhead.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 17 June 2026
Henao's brother, Felipe, claimed in a civil complaint filed in May 2026 that Knezevich and his lawyers had systematically drained his sister of about $6 million in equity for over a year through fraudulent transactions.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
By pioneering reusable rocket technology, SpaceX has systematically collapsed the cost of reaching orbit.
—Alexandra Vidyuk, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Nat Kitcharit plays Mek, an idealistic young lawyer whose faith in the system is systematically dismantled after he is framed for the murder of the son of Anan (Songsit Roongnophakunsri), a powerful police chief.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 June 2026
New York City is systematically erasing its public seating.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 June 2026
The costs of that effort are increasingly being felt deep inside Russia as Ukraine systematically targets the country's key oil and gas facilities in a bid to choke off the energy revenues the Kremlin is using to fund its war.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Rather than relying solely on manual workflows, modern platforms use automation to systematically explore potential attack paths, test common exploitation techniques, and identify reachable weaknesses across complex environments.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Certain parts are engineered to be systematically replaced during routine maintenance, which lowers initial manufacturing constraints and reduces long-term operational overhead.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for systematically
Adverb
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Rinse the filters thoroughly under warm running water and replace them.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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One class in, and Hannah is thoroughly seduced both by Melanie’s flattery and by her therapyspeak approach to acting, with its talk of truth-telling and connecting to one’s body.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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While Pochettino said the substitution was purely precautionary, American fans will likely remain uneasy until Pulisic is back on the field and fully healthy.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The addition of a new service, if priced similarly to others, could cost consumers $15 per month to fully realise AI on their smartphones.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Executives must therefore learn how to communicate the benefits of AI clearly and comprehensively.—
Francesca Cassidy,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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There is perhaps no restaurant in New York City right now more comprehensively opulent than Ambassadors Clubhouse, the ultra-luxurious Punjabi spot that occupies the ground and subterranean floors of the film company A24’s NoMad headquarters.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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Olivia Barrett, a former owner who extensively renovated the home before the Khairas, called Edouard’s background somewhat of a mystery.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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High valuation could limit future growth Jay Ritter, a University of Florida finance professor who has extensively studied IPOs compares SpaceX's starting valuation to Nvidia's to illustrate how much future success may already be reflected in the price.—
Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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“Systematically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systematically. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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