systematically

Definition of systematicallynext

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Recent Examples of systematically County investigators say the insurer systematically underpaid and suppressed smoke-damage claims, leaving families unable to afford toxin testing or remediation and turning insurance into a barrier to long-term recovery. Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 The tenant, in other words, is systematically choosing counterparties that are younger than its own product line. Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Building an autism map To build the autism map, researchers from the University of California, San Francisco systematically mapped out how genetic mutations tied to autism may influence interactions between proteins in the brain. Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 The strategy uses Hammett parameters to systematically tune the optical properties of iridium complexes through a process called orbital decoupling. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026 The current administration has implemented sweeping overhauls to federal land management that critics argue systematically isolate underserved communities. Kimmie Gordon, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 An ongoing lawsuit alleges that State Farm systematically underpaid valid wind- and hail-damage claims from Oklahoma homeowners. Keaton Ross, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Aug. 2026 And it’s now confirmed that bulk orders of rare books delivered there are systematically destroyed by this crew. Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026 The restrictions began immediately after the Taliban returned to power but have since escalated systematically, says Laila Basim, leader of the Afghanistan Women’s Spontaneous Movement, which advocates for Afghan women’s rights. Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for systematically
Adverb
  • Milk residue left inside narrow channels and curved surfaces can create conditions where bacteria may grow if the parts are not cleaned thoroughly.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The coaching staffs and veteran players all know each other thoroughly after a decade of competition between Shanahan and McVay, who are both constantly looking for an edge.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • By the end of that first part, Russia had invaded Ukraine, TV Rain had been fully banned, and all of Loktev’s subjects had finally left their country.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Highly reflective blinds can reduce it by around 45% when fully closed.
    Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Hull City Hull City 2 Manchester United 0 This wasn’t in the script — Manchester United comprehensively beaten by everyone’s favourites to go down and Oli McBurnie, Hull’s bearded genius, running the show.
    Stuart James, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • As growth continues expanding south of Orlando, communities have the chance to be planned comprehensively rather than pieced together over time.
    Justin Onorato, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Natalie Wood is taken to the Fillmore Animal Hospital for amputation surgery due to her extensively fractured back leg, which would have cost at least $8,000 to try to heal.
    Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Scholars from ancient Greece—most notably Plato, for whom they are named—studied them extensively.
    Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2026

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“Systematically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systematically. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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