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 Copts represent a living link to the region’s ancient history and its religious diversity, which is now under systematic threat.
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Grace Bydalek, National Review, 12 Jan. 2025
Russia’s systematic targeting of Kharkiv’s architectural icons, including the Derzhprom building, is part of its campaign to dishearten and ultimately depopulate the city, says Dr. Rosenfeld, who is also known for conducting city walking tours.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Jan. 2025
Not conducting systematic what-if analysis and testing to determine appropriate levels of resiliency in cases of such cyber compromises of BeyondTrust or other key third parties.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Mound Key Island in Florida was developed over many centuries by the Calusa and their ancestors via the systematic deposition and layering of shells, fish bones, and other refuse from daily activities, such as food consumption and tool-making.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Grace Bydalek, National Review, 12 Jan. 2025
Russia’s systematic targeting of Kharkiv’s architectural icons, including the Derzhprom building, is part of its campaign to dishearten and ultimately depopulate the city, says Dr. Rosenfeld, who is also known for conducting city walking tours.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Jan. 2025
Not conducting systematic what-if analysis and testing to determine appropriate levels of resiliency in cases of such cyber compromises of BeyondTrust or other key third parties.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Mound Key Island in Florida was developed over many centuries by the Calusa and their ancestors via the systematic deposition and layering of shells, fish bones, and other refuse from daily activities, such as food consumption and tool-making.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for systematic
Adjective
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One was a pimp, another an extortionist with ties to Israeli organized crime.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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Google's approach is somewhat more organized than Apple's grid.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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As many in the organization filtered into the parking lot and away from the airport, Curry, who often moves in his personal life at a methodical pace, saw the unsettled Post trying to figure out the logistics of his exit as the options dwindled.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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But this time measures like the travel ban were replaced by more methodical reviews and preparatory actions that could serve as the precursors to such policies while putting them on more solid legal footing.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
The New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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McManus made 20-of-21 field goals during the regular season and brought stability to a position that saw Anders Carlson and Brayden Narveson fail miserably since the start of the 2023 season.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Denver ended the regular season by thumping the Chiefs’ reserves 38-0.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Systematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systematic. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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