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Recent Examples of methodically
The company’s next phase in India involves moving methodically into tier two cities, mirroring the suburban Japan playbook.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Work methodically from the top to the bottom to avoid missing any spots.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Gilleland methodically presented records dating back several years before the incident, supporting the prosecution's case that Gray was negligent in the events leading up to the Apalachee High School shooting.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
What was once a 22-21 deficit methodically transformed into a 42-25 lead thanks to a defensive clinic from Micheaux’s girls.
—Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 24 Feb. 2026
During her first bombing, Ginny had run for shelter into a perfume shop, where the proprietress methodically moved each bottle from the streetfront vitrine into a neat line on the floor as the dust from the percussive bombs blotted out the sun.
—Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Russian authorities have already blocked major social media platforms such as X, Facebook and Instagram, throttled YouTube, and methodically ramped up restrictions against other popular platforms during four years of war.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
From selecting the perfect bag, to using versatile pouches, and choosing your accessories methodically, these are my tips and tricks for personal item packing.
—Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Work your way across the floor methodically, completing one section at a time.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Work methodically from the top to the bottom to avoid missing any spots.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Gilleland methodically presented records dating back several years before the incident, supporting the prosecution's case that Gray was negligent in the events leading up to the Apalachee High School shooting.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
What was once a 22-21 deficit methodically transformed into a 42-25 lead thanks to a defensive clinic from Micheaux’s girls.
—Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 24 Feb. 2026
During her first bombing, Ginny had run for shelter into a perfume shop, where the proprietress methodically moved each bottle from the streetfront vitrine into a neat line on the floor as the dust from the percussive bombs blotted out the sun.
—Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Russian authorities have already blocked major social media platforms such as X, Facebook and Instagram, throttled YouTube, and methodically ramped up restrictions against other popular platforms during four years of war.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
From selecting the perfect bag, to using versatile pouches, and choosing your accessories methodically, these are my tips and tricks for personal item packing.
—Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Work your way across the floor methodically, completing one section at a time.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodically
systematically
Adverb
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That powder-keg moment quickly spread nationwide, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with a regime that has systematically devastated the country while clinging to its rigid ideology.—
Lily Moayeri,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
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Corporate acquirers are scanning the continent more systematically.—
Maurizio Caio,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Methodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodically. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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