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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
Those constant clashes would stoke the competitive fire that became synonymous with his name and would become a foundational piece for his methodical and unrelenting style of play.
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Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Davis added retailers have been very methodical in their inventory management and are evaluating item-by-item to determine what to keep on shelves.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Virgo energy is methodical, so you’re being nudged to address the habits that drain you versus the ones that truly heal you.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 24 Aug. 2025
In Relay, however, the service is used to maintain anonymity by a man (Riz Ahmed) whose name might be Tom, or Ash, or something else, a cool, methodical professional who helps protect whistleblowers that have had a change of heart.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
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Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Davis added retailers have been very methodical in their inventory management and are evaluating item-by-item to determine what to keep on shelves.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Virgo energy is methodical, so you’re being nudged to address the habits that drain you versus the ones that truly heal you.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 24 Aug. 2025
In Relay, however, the service is used to maintain anonymity by a man (Riz Ahmed) whose name might be Tom, or Ash, or something else, a cool, methodical professional who helps protect whistleblowers that have had a change of heart.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodical
Adjective
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These witnesses pointed to China’s recent progress, including a crew vehicle abort-system test in June, a Long March 10 rocket static fire in August, and a moon lander demonstration, as evidence of a systematic push toward the lunar surface.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The genocide allegation also rests on claims that Israel intentionally targeted civilians, but the study acknowledges civilian deaths while finding no evidence of a systematic policy of massacre.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The other kids have never been happier or more prepared for the standardized tests that will determine their futures, which means their parents are suddenly in love with Maria, and her overbearing principal is sorry for misjudging her.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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This chart shows how third- through eighth-graders' average scores on standardized math tests compare and have changed.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Methodical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodical. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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