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Recent Examples of methodically
James, who hasn’t pulled out the move in years, executed it methodically.
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Marcus Thompson Ii,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The world’s most famous oceanographer was proving, methodically, that the seafloor could be inhabited.
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Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Beyond the streaming figures, CORTIS have been methodically expanding into non-K-pop-specific global stages ahead of most acts at their career stage.
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Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
When it's tasked with cleaning the surface, the Sora 70 uses dual water jets to guide floating debris into the suction area, methodically collecting it all until there's nothing in your pool but fun.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
Burries should get plenty of opportunities with the ball in his hands next season, though Milwaukee should also have enough veterans around for Burries to develop methodically.
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Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
As Stephanie entertained the guests, Paul prepared dinner, methodically puttering in the kitchen all afternoon.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
If a hiccup appears, respond methodically by trimming waste and setting a review date, then follow through calmly.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Starting pitcher Jack Manion was methodically mowing down the Hornets until things suddenly went awry in the bottom of the fifth inning.
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Dave Wright,
Twin Cities,
11 June 2026
Marcus Thompson Ii,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The world’s most famous oceanographer was proving, methodically, that the seafloor could be inhabited.
—
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Beyond the streaming figures, CORTIS have been methodically expanding into non-K-pop-specific global stages ahead of most acts at their career stage.
—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
When it's tasked with cleaning the surface, the Sora 70 uses dual water jets to guide floating debris into the suction area, methodically collecting it all until there's nothing in your pool but fun.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
Burries should get plenty of opportunities with the ball in his hands next season, though Milwaukee should also have enough veterans around for Burries to develop methodically.
—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
As Stephanie entertained the guests, Paul prepared dinner, methodically puttering in the kitchen all afternoon.
—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
If a hiccup appears, respond methodically by trimming waste and setting a review date, then follow through calmly.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Starting pitcher Jack Manion was methodically mowing down the Hornets until things suddenly went awry in the bottom of the fifth inning.
—
Dave Wright,
Twin Cities,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodically
systematically
Adverb
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No matter which reform solutions are ultimately chosen to systematically bend the cost curve, there’s a consensus among experts that resources must be better allocated.
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Under the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, election officials are supposed to finish any program for systematically removing ineligible voters 90 days before Election Day in federal races.
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“Methodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodically. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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