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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 Steelers had expected this to be the case perhaps weeks or even months ago, but Rodgers took his methodical, sweet time before committing.
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Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Harris’ approach to storytelling — methodical, exacting and surreal — places her within a storied tradition.
—Lovia Gyarkye, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
Not hemmed by the methodical nature of notation, my fingers flew across the keyboard, soaring through ideas, shifting wildly.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
An autopsy suggested she had been held for days before being murdered, raising early fears that her abductor was calculating and methodical.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
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Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Harris’ approach to storytelling — methodical, exacting and surreal — places her within a storied tradition.
—Lovia Gyarkye, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
Not hemmed by the methodical nature of notation, my fingers flew across the keyboard, soaring through ideas, shifting wildly.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
An autopsy suggested she had been held for days before being murdered, raising early fears that her abductor was calculating and methodical.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for methodical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodical
Adjective
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Triage — the systematic process of prioritizing patients by the severity of their condition — determines the length of the delay.—
Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli,
STAT,
2 June 2026
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According to Coyle, there is also still little systematic evidence that AI is increasing productivity at the firm level, and even where individual workers are going faster, that doesn’t always feed through to the organization as a whole.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Storm – An organized or organizing system with a warm central core, and maximum sustained winds of 39-73 mph.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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PowerPresent then turns that input into a structured presentation with layouts, visuals, and organized slides.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Raad’s subject—war—is likewise highly systematized, yet requires mental gymnastics to justify itself.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
24 May 2026
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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.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Methodical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodical. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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