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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
Edwards became enamored with Curry’s practice and game routines, the methodical nature of his greatness.
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Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Since then, Snell has been on a more methodical throwing plan.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
This shift favors methodical action, not impulsive chaos.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 May 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is pacing the offense with his methodical style of play while the OKC defense is swarming Minnesota's stars.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
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Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Since then, Snell has been on a more methodical throwing plan.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
This shift favors methodical action, not impulsive chaos.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 May 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is pacing the offense with his methodical style of play while the OKC defense is swarming Minnesota's stars.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodical
Adjective
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In May 2025, Global Rights Compliance and The Reckoning Project, both non-governmental organizations, published a new report revealing unprecedented evidence exposing Russia’s systematic weaponization of information during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Exercising enhances sleep for a variety of reasons, according to a 2023 systematic review published in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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While maintaining a standardized approach ensures efficiency, tailoring interactions to meet the unique needs of each market fosters stronger connections.—
Shirin Ali,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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For example, at the beginning of 2024, the best AI model scored only 2% on a standardized test for AI of sorts consisting of real world software engineering problems; by December, an impressive 71.7%.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
3 June 2025
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“Methodical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodical. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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