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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
Unlike Ragebound, where most bad guys can be killed with a single blow, Art of Vengeance has more methodical battle systems, requiring players to utilize specific combos and abilities to take out certain enemy types.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
After a methodical start to the drive, the Rattlers had first-and-goal at the 7.
—Jayden Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
The Mustangs only needed four plays to go 85 yards on that drive, but were more methodical with a 14-play march to extend the lead.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
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.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
After a methodical start to the drive, the Rattlers had first-and-goal at the 7.
—Jayden Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
The Mustangs only needed four plays to go 85 yards on that drive, but were more methodical with a 14-play march to extend the lead.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
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.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodical
Adjective
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Two separate systematic reviews and meta-analyses highlight these benefits.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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This systematic approach helped Singapore rank second in the 2025 IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking and fourth in the 2024 WIPO Global Innovation Index, proving that infrastructure investment trumps incentive programs.—
Kevin Cushnie,
Forbes.com,
11 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 15 Sep. 2025.
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