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also methodic
as in systematic
following a set method, arrangement, or pattern
a methodical study plan that included lists of points to memorize
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Recent Examples of methodical
One source characterized the cuts as thoughtful and methodical.
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Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
All of this may seem straightforward and methodical.
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Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Australia was methodical in its attack and won the game 2-0.
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David Troy,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
The methodical cacophony of the boat and the temporal collapse of the town clarify his project.
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Sam Bodrojan,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
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Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
All of this may seem straightforward and methodical.
—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Australia was methodical in its attack and won the game 2-0.
—
David Troy,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
The methodical cacophony of the boat and the temporal collapse of the town clarify his project.
—
Sam Bodrojan,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for methodical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodical
Adjective
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Pranav Sayta, partner at EY India, said a structural shift toward equity investing has made the market unusually resilient, with systematic investment plans and pension money continuing to support listings despite periods of volatility.
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Without rigorous normalization governance, inconsistencies in how the same underlying reality is represented across feeds produce systematic noise that no model can fully overcome.
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Use the front and back slip pockets to stay organized, along with the roomy zip compartment.
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Those first few hundred years were far less organized than the game millions around the world view on their screens today.
Adjective
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Raad’s subject—war—is likewise highly systematized, yet requires mental gymnastics to justify itself.
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Starboard’s 2026 strategy leans into partnership, culture and experiential momentum, while Harding+ is building a more systematized retail model around emotion, data, and innovation.
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“Methodical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodical. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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