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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 Bulls are no longer a methodical midrange machine.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
The problem with that plan is that China’s influence campaign across the region has been methodical, well financed, and persistent.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2026
That’s thanks to an intentional and methodical approach.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
Not symbolic, not decapitation, but methodical strikes to make repression harder.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 11 Jan. 2026
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
The problem with that plan is that China’s influence campaign across the region has been methodical, well financed, and persistent.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2026
That’s thanks to an intentional and methodical approach.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
Not symbolic, not decapitation, but methodical strikes to make repression harder.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodical
Adjective
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And Sanders, the ultimate vibes politician, can feel decades of anger—over trade, inequality, affordability, systematic unfairness, government fealty to corporations—coalescing around AI.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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These systematic models pounced on the upward price momentum in precious metals in recent months, helping trend-following quant funds to recoup losses sustained in last year’s ‘Liberation Day’ turmoil.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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By Charles Homans and Philip Montgomery With 300,000 employees gone and collective-bargaining rights eliminated, the administration has hobbled organized labor.—
Philip Montgomery Dan Kaufman Hugo Lindgren Lulu Garcia-Navarro Kwame Anthony Appiah Sophie Haigney Daniel Poppick John Hodgman,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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The brazen assassination in 2017 of Valdez — a tireless chronicler of cartel violence and politicians’ links to organized crime — sparked international condemnation.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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 14 Feb. 2026.
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