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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
The 10-month timeline follows the methodical technical work that went into the process.
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Matthew Jacobs,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
Özkan was methodical in his defense, addressing each claim in detail, trying to convince the judge of his innocence.
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Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
9 June 2026
Richard is a tiki guy, and his and Schaffer’s book is the first attempt, possibly ever, to unite the flamboyant exuberance of tiki with the methodical precision of the modernist craft movement.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
Trump’s quiet, methodical, patient new approach to tariffs is on purpose.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for methodical
Matthew Jacobs,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
Özkan was methodical in his defense, addressing each claim in detail, trying to convince the judge of his innocence.
—
Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
9 June 2026
Richard is a tiki guy, and his and Schaffer’s book is the first attempt, possibly ever, to unite the flamboyant exuberance of tiki with the methodical precision of the modernist craft movement.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
Trump’s quiet, methodical, patient new approach to tariffs is on purpose.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for methodical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodical
Adjective
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Pranav Sayta, partner at EY India, said a structural shift toward equity investing has made the market unusually resilient, with systematic investment plans and pension money continuing to support listings despite periods of volatility.
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Without rigorous normalization governance, inconsistencies in how the same underlying reality is represented across feeds produce systematic noise that no model can fully overcome.
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Donors waited as long as two and a half hours to drop off supplies, creating what appeared to be an organized, human assembly line.
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Kashaundra Knowles, 37, of Fort Lauderdale, was arrested on June 11 on charges of organized scheme to defraud, unlawful use of a two-way communication device and money laundering.
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Raad’s subject—war—is likewise highly systematized, yet requires mental gymnastics to justify itself.
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Starboard’s 2026 strategy leans into partnership, culture and experiential momentum, while Harding+ is building a more systematized retail model around emotion, data, and innovation.
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“Methodical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodical. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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