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
The 74-page publication wove together research, worker testimony and industry analysis—from Bangladesh, India and Pakistan—to argue that water risk in fashion’s supply chain is not being managed, but systematically pushed onto workers, communities and ecosystems.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
These services do the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
His scientific and analytical approach established a framework for systematically engineering and improving rocket components, a methodology still followed today.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
In a social listening study, which involves systematically monitoring online conversations about different topics, my team and I observed countless posts about turbo cancer beginning in July 2023 and continuing through early 2026.
—Dannell D. Boatman, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Except that it had been used systematically in an English novel before.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
The administration has been systematically dismantling the EPA’s enforcement capabilities and sees California’s autonomy as an obstacle to eliminating carbon-reduction policies and electric/hybrid vehicle quotas.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
As Morocco’s indigenous inhabitants, El Hammoumy continued, the Berbers are like other native peoples around the world who have been systematically dispossessed of their lands and heritage for centuries.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
What’s unusual during this administration, attorneys said, is that noncitizens who normally would have been granted bond or a bond hearing while their immigration proceedings continue are now systematically being denied it.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
These services do the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
His scientific and analytical approach established a framework for systematically engineering and improving rocket components, a methodology still followed today.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
In a social listening study, which involves systematically monitoring online conversations about different topics, my team and I observed countless posts about turbo cancer beginning in July 2023 and continuing through early 2026.
—Dannell D. Boatman, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Except that it had been used systematically in an English novel before.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
The administration has been systematically dismantling the EPA’s enforcement capabilities and sees California’s autonomy as an obstacle to eliminating carbon-reduction policies and electric/hybrid vehicle quotas.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
As Morocco’s indigenous inhabitants, El Hammoumy continued, the Berbers are like other native peoples around the world who have been systematically dispossessed of their lands and heritage for centuries.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
What’s unusual during this administration, attorneys said, is that noncitizens who normally would have been granted bond or a bond hearing while their immigration proceedings continue are now systematically being denied it.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for systematically
Adverb
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Submerge charcoal in water until it's thoroughly cooled.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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This allows your provider to assess your skin thoroughly before recommending the right booster(s) for you.—
Jenny Jin,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Dozens — if not hundreds — of homes had been damaged but officials have not been able to fully assess the destruction, Blangiardi said in an afternoon news conference.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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If the merger fully goes through, Nexstar would lose the KNWA station while retaining KFTA and KXNW and adding Tegna's KFSM station for their Northwest Arkansas coverage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Significantly, the right to vote was expanded comprehensively to include indigenous Maori women.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Arsenal are the only team to beat Bayern in Europe this season, doing so comprehensively with a 3-1 scoreline (in north London three weeks after that PSG game).—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Bouvier is interviewed extensively in the series, defending himself.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2026
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Page has traveled extensively across America and focuses on putting bits of that in his food.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Systematically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systematically. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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