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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
And though some executives have noted his methodical approach can be difficult when making deals, others have praised his overall aggressiveness.
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Green beans are low maintenance and highly productive — the kind of straightforward, dependable performer any methodical planner appreciates.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Tommy eventually does so by applying his methodical genius to foil the Nazi plan.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
Kevin Fox, Minnetonka fire chief, said Johnson was methodical in his investigations.
—Ray Campos, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Green beans are low maintenance and highly productive — the kind of straightforward, dependable performer any methodical planner appreciates.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Tommy eventually does so by applying his methodical genius to foil the Nazi plan.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
Kevin Fox, Minnetonka fire chief, said Johnson was methodical in his investigations.
—Ray Campos, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodical
Adjective
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The researchers reviewed dozens of existing systematic reviews, drawing on evidence from hundreds of earlier studies.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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This is because American consumers trust the IIHS’s scientific and systematic safety evaluation methods.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Francisco Marrero, 79, is facing multiple charges of organized fraud, first-degree grand theft, practicing accounting without a license, and money laundering.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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As adoption of artificial intelligence in the US outpaces efforts to regulate it, organized labor is providing an important check on how the technology gets used, according to the head of the Hollywood actors’ union.—
Victor Swezey,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Methodical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodical. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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