methodically
Americanadverb
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in a systematic and orderly way.
This serious book methodically reviews various new business models, leadership styles, and theories of value creation.
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in a slow and careful way; painstakingly.
Don't make the mistake of blazing your way through a chapter; instead, read deliberately and methodically.
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., circled back later in the hearing and methodically dismantled the exchange.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
They methodically built the networking support and leadership skills people often start to pick up in college.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Meanwhile, James methodically listened to pitches from a handful of teams, ultimately settling on the 76ers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
In the corner, Lionel Messi was moving almost in slow motion, his arms methodically swinging against an imaginary tide.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Without looking in the storyteller’s direction, he began to gently, methodically, wash his bottles.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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