METHODICAL Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

methodical

adjective

mə-ˈthä-di-kəl

variants also methodic

Definition of methodical

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 That’s when Carr and the Irish offense went to work with a series of methodical and physical drives, responding with a touchdown drive to break the tie and scoring early in the fourth quarter for a 14-point lead. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026 That’s when Carr and the Irish offense went to work with a series of methodical and physical drives, leaning on the run in wet conditions to carry the ball right into the heart of the defensive front and consistently move the chains. — Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026 Regardless of plotting, Diaz is an unquestionably methodical researcher, no surprise given his academic background. — Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2026 For example, though research is intentional and methodical, discovery isn’t always linear. — Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for methodical

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Across 13 experiments involving four models and nearly 8,000 trials, the researchers found that AI systems made systematic biased judgments.

— Ashique KhudaBukhsh, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
Almost no government in the world has a systematic way of finding where its young people are psychologically struggling.

— Vanessa Andersen, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of systematic

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And there are several qualifications that a lead investor must meet, Broome said, like a good relationship with organized labor and the ability to gain the league’s confidence.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
There was no evidence directly linking the killing to organized crime in nearby Las Vegas despite longstanding speculation, although a connection hasn't been ruled out, police said.

— CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

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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
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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