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Recent Examples of methodical Speaking of adjustments in training and fight style, Rountree demonstrated a more methodical approach in his unanimous decision victory over Jamahal Hill back in June. Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025 Instead of tackling problems in a methodical (if increasingly fast) step-by-step method, as modern computers still do, quantum computers will conduct multiple steps simultaneously. Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 28 Sep. 2025 One minute later, the Chargers got the ball back and went on a methodical eight-play drive that ended with a game-winning kick as time expired. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025 Hurricanes tack on a field goal Miami’s long, methodical drive stalls out two plays in to the second quarter. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for methodical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodical
Adjective
  • The analyst added that the fraudulent nature of the borrowers hints at a unique situation rather than an underlying systematic issue.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
  • However, experts say cases are exceedingly rare and there is no evidence of systematic fraud.
    Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The preliminary draft released by state education officials lays out what standards Massachusetts high school students may be required to meet to graduate, replacing the former MCAS standardized testing requirement.
    Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Players would benefit from standardized eye protection guidelines for pickleball, says Lacher.
    Arundathi Nair, NPR, 19 Oct. 2025

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“Methodical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodical. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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