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
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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
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Handcrafted by Master Distillers Enrique Fonseca and Sergio Mendoza, fourth—and fifth-generation agave farmers, their tequilas are the result of a methodical blend of old and new-world techniques.Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Oftentimes this season, he’s taken a more methodical approach to games.Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Final regular season: 186-86, 684 overall; 139-128-5, .521 vs. spread.Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
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The Bills ranked fourth in fewest pressures allowed (134) on their 581 passing plays during the regular season, according to Pro Football Focus, and surrendered the fewest sacks (four) in the league.Brian Wacker, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Systematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systematic. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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