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
Take your time, systematically checking every nook and cranny.
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
At the same time, in the United States and around the world, women’s rights and protections are being systematically stripped away.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
And that would be true even during a typical presidency, to say nothing of one that has systematically attacked the freedom of the press, sought to disempower the WHCA, and banished some of its members.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Such behavior systematically chips away at a person’s autonomy, Meier said.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Because everyone is different, to identify what foods are causing issues an elimination diet (identifying trigger foods by temporarily removing them and then slowly and systematically adding them back) can be beneficial.
—Holly Carter, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Ukrainian forces are systematically striking Russian oil refineries, pipelines, and storage facilities over 600 miles inside Russia, destroying tens of billions in infrastructure and disrupting Moscow’s war finances.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
This problem has worsened significantly in the decade since, as Iran systematically stonewalled inspectors.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
With Gen Z projected to constitute 30% of the global workforce by 2030, companies that write them off today are systematically defunding their own future leadership bench.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
At the same time, in the United States and around the world, women’s rights and protections are being systematically stripped away.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
And that would be true even during a typical presidency, to say nothing of one that has systematically attacked the freedom of the press, sought to disempower the WHCA, and banished some of its members.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Such behavior systematically chips away at a person’s autonomy, Meier said.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Because everyone is different, to identify what foods are causing issues an elimination diet (identifying trigger foods by temporarily removing them and then slowly and systematically adding them back) can be beneficial.
—Holly Carter, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Ukrainian forces are systematically striking Russian oil refineries, pipelines, and storage facilities over 600 miles inside Russia, destroying tens of billions in infrastructure and disrupting Moscow’s war finances.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
This problem has worsened significantly in the decade since, as Iran systematically stonewalled inspectors.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
With Gen Z projected to constitute 30% of the global workforce by 2030, companies that write them off today are systematically defunding their own future leadership bench.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for systematically
Adverb
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Gently transfer each knot to the bowl of cinnamon sugar and turn to coat thoroughly, then transfer to a plate.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
2 May 2026
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Scrub thoroughly with a toilet brush and flush to rinse.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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The music joins the casting and a too-scary third act as the only elements of this movie that don’t fully embrace its bar-lowering lack of ambition — the only elements that don’t feel pilfered from pre-existing classics.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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His brain must have its own glam squad, because his mind is fully made up.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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The tools of cinema change quickly, often comprehensively.—
Dennis Lim,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Built in the 1920s, the Reflecting Pool and its surroundings were comprehensively renovated in 2012, paid for by $34 million in Obama-era stimulus funding.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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While the overall feel remains traditional, the infrastructure has been extensively updated behind the scenes, with underfloor heating, air-conditioning on the upper level, and energy-efficient systems integrated throughout.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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The actor and hairstylist was questioned extensively by Blumberg about her dynamic with Weinstein and is expected to face a grilling about its complicated nature when cross-examination begins.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Systematically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systematically. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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