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 Researchers discovered the first cannon in the fall of 2020 during a systematic metal detector survey of the San Geronimo III site, according to a paper published last month in the International Journal of Historical Archaeology. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024 In psychological studies, there’s a negative correlation between systematic thinking—what Riverians are skilled at—and empathetic behavior. Nate Silver, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024 That was the finding of a systematic literature review of eight studies that evaluated the evidence. Martta Kelly, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024 Learning With High-Functioning ASD Individuals on the autism spectrum often exhibit unique strengths, including strong attention to detail, systematic thinking, great problem-solving skills and the ability to hyper-focus on areas of interest. Hashim Hayat, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for systematic 
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Adjective
  • Columbus debunked a fan theory that the McCallister family was involved in organized crime.
    Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Feinberg noted that a common assumption is that the father (Peter, played by John Heard) was involved in organized crime, which could be why his house was such a target.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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  • Using a methodical approach to improvement and a signature cutter, Burnes won the National League Cy Young Award in 2021 and has scored top-10 finishes every year since 2020.
    Will Sammon, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
  • For mental clarity, organization and productivity A crystal of clarity and focus, fluorite is perfectly suited for Capricorn’s practical and methodical mind.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Continue to invest in your relationship by planning regular dates and paying attention to each other’s love languages.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
  • The second-to-last week of the NFL regular season is in full swing.
    Mike Jones, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024

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“Systematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systematic. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

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