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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
Their styles can be at odds — DeRozan slow and methodical, LaVine relentlessly up-tempo.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
As the judge made clear at yesterday’s hearing, the evidence shows a plan to attack Max and Michael, and its methodical implementation.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Continuous Improvement: The Film Room Mentality Throughout his career, Rich Gannon's approach to improvement was methodical and unflinching.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
That kind of methodical thinking made an impression.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
As the judge made clear at yesterday’s hearing, the evidence shows a plan to attack Max and Michael, and its methodical implementation.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Continuous Improvement: The Film Room Mentality Throughout his career, Rich Gannon's approach to improvement was methodical and unflinching.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
That kind of methodical thinking made an impression.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodical
Adjective
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One systematic review published in 2017 found that bibliotherapy is effective in reducing depression symptoms over time.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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According to one systematic review, chronic use of creatine and caffeine together may cause creatine to work less effectively.—
Elizabeth Barnes,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Yet the rule was criticized as relying on standardized tests that have been described as racially biased and methodologically flawed.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 May 2025
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The product is in use at pilot sites nationwide, though a lack of standardized rules for plug-in solar has forced the company to negotiate interconnection agreements with local utilities—a time-consuming and sometimes costly process.—
Akielly Hu,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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“Methodical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodical. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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