methodize

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb methodize contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of methodize are arrange, marshal, order, organize, and systematize. While all these words mean "to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other," methodize suggests imposing an orderly procedure rather than a fixed scheme.

methodizes every aspect of daily living

In what contexts can arrange take the place of methodize?

The words arrange and methodize are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, arrange implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment.

arranged the files numerically

When might marshal be a better fit than methodize?

The synonyms marshal and methodize are sometimes interchangeable, but marshal suggests gathering and arranging in preparation for a particular operation or effective use.

marshaling the facts for argument

When can order be used instead of methodize?

Although the words order and methodize have much in common, order suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion.

ordered her business affairs

When would organize be a good substitute for methodize?

While in some cases nearly identical to methodize, organize implies arranging so that the whole aggregate works as a unit with each element having a proper function.

organized the volunteers into teams

When is it sensible to use systematize instead of methodize?

In some situations, the words systematize and methodize are roughly equivalent. However, systematize implies arranging according to a predetermined scheme.

systematized billing procedures

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodize
Verb
  • The exhibit and sale, organized by Pacific Palisades native Heidi Farkash, will feature more than 250 artworks donated by San Diego County artists and art collectors, including works by James Hubbell, Italo Scanga, Larry Groff, James Aitchison, Joe Garcia and more.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Amazon sales rose nearly 6% during an eight-day boycott organized by an activist group, challenging the effectiveness of consumer activism against the retail giant.
    Kiri Masters, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The program systematized and scaled reciprocal play and offered members consistent privileges across a growing portfolio which set the template for the programs that followed suit.
    Mike Dojc, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The government will need to systematize civil documentation; establish transparent legal mechanisms to resolve disputes over land and property; and provide protection and support for vulnerable groups, including minorities, women and children, and the disabled.
    Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • In the last six years, 20 states have passed bills or resolutions to codify year-round daylight saving time, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
    Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Tuberville's bill would have helped set a stricter precedent and codify Trump's order with more permanence.
    Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Remove decision fatigue by standardizing your workflow.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The new review will examine whether these differing policies should be standardized across the Department of Defense.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported what the judge ordered unsealed.
    Rebekah Riess, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The strikes conducted Saturday by the U.S. military against Ansar Allah targets marked the largest-scale operation ordered by Trump since beginning his second non-consecutive term in office in January.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Anyone expecting a quick concession by the EU to equalize tariffs is likely to be disappointed, because Trump has said Europe has imposed an unfair regime on U.S. imports because of its use of subtle disguises known as non-tariff barriers.
    Neil Winton, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Rella Suskin, equity analyst at Morningstar, said Trump’s levy threats were likely a negotiating tactic aimed at equalizing U.S.-EU auto tariffs.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • By normalizing debate and discussion, leaders prevent groupthink and improve decision quality.
    Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • So cheers to Schulz—and Emma, who agreed to share their story—for helping to normalize IVF, even if vulgarity was his way of doing so!
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Congress have decisions to make to regularize the industry and allow small business to be profitable.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Beijing also announced that its military forces would begin regularizing patrols in the Taiwan Strait.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Methodize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodize. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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