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
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According to other attendees, including Times journalists, event staffers were checking tickets, though not very thoroughly, at multiple points prior to escalators that descended to the metal detectors where Allen allegedly bolted past armed security.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Experts like Hofflinger question whether local building standards are sufficient or thoroughly enforced enough to prevent fire risks.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Barracuda, the Sharks’ AHL affiliate, allowed two goals in the first period and never fully recovered in a 5-1 loss to the Henderson Silver Knights on Friday, as San Jose was swept in the best-of-three first-round series two games to none at Lee’s Family Forum.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Amodei cited the concern that Anthropic technology would be used for fully autonomous lethal weapons whose decisions were made without human involvement — and the potential for AI to be used for mass domestic surveillance on an unprecedented scale.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 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
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Both depend extensively on two performers in a single location mulling the making of art.—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Grennell also collaborated extensively with the late Heath Ledger across multiple projects, including The Dark Knight and Brokeback Mountain.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Systematically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systematically. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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