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
Russia’s systematic destruction of Ukraine’s infrastructure has meant widespread power outages and spotty access to the internet, Ms. Orlova says.
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Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Jan. 2025
In fact, a systematic review published a few months ago pooled data from 28 studies with 5,700 participants and concluded that there’s a positive relationship between vitamin D levels and quadriceps strength.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025
At the heart of President Trump’s flurry of executive orders was a systematic dismantling of the United States’ approach to immigration.
—Maria Rne, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Our ethical life is just too messy and multifaceted to be captured by any single set of universally binding moral principles — any systematic moral theory.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 21 Jan. 2025
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Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Jan. 2025
In fact, a systematic review published a few months ago pooled data from 28 studies with 5,700 participants and concluded that there’s a positive relationship between vitamin D levels and quadriceps strength.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025
At the heart of President Trump’s flurry of executive orders was a systematic dismantling of the United States’ approach to immigration.
—Maria Rne, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Our ethical life is just too messy and multifaceted to be captured by any single set of universally binding moral principles — any systematic moral theory.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 21 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for systematic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for systematic
Adjective
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But evidence points to a clear connection between organized crime and wildfires, according to her recent study.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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Multiple pockets make up the inside of the bag, and a laptop sleeve, helping the wearer stay organized.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Using a spread-the-wealth approach on offense, the Bills became the only team to beat each conference’s top seed — Kansas City and Detroit — in the regular season.—
John Wawrow,
Twin Cities,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, which provides health care and housing for homeless Coloradans, cannot access its regular funding streams that help cover rent for hundreds of people and provide health care for thousands more.—
Seth Klamann,
The Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Systematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systematic. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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