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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
And even as Jelly Roll started the match off in good shape, Paul and McIntyre started to get methodical in the ring.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2025
There is a methodical approach for every patient encounter to ensure nothing important is missed.
—Robert D. Greenberg, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2025
This methodical approach means conflicts arise organically from the world’s internal logic rather than plot necessity.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
Tax planning is a year-round, methodical effort to minimize taxes paid to the IRS and other tax agencies.
—Mike Sylvester, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2025
There is a methodical approach for every patient encounter to ensure nothing important is missed.
—Robert D. Greenberg, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2025
This methodical approach means conflicts arise organically from the world’s internal logic rather than plot necessity.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
Tax planning is a year-round, methodical effort to minimize taxes paid to the IRS and other tax agencies.
—Mike Sylvester, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for methodical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodical
Adjective
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This is thanks to systematic work under EU rules which has steadily improved the health of our waters.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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Responding to the shah’s paranoia about Americans wanting to undermine him, the U.S. simply stopped tracking systematic opposition to his rule.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Uber's operational model prioritizes rapid market entry with standardized processes that can be quickly deployed across new cities, often learning and adapting on the fly while managing the complexity of hundreds of simultaneous markets.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Creating standardized rules could boost compliance and might encourage other states to adopt pay disclosure requirements.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Methodical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodical. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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