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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In the corner, Lionel Messi was moving almost in slow motion, his arms methodically swinging against an imaginary tide.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Oklahoma City methodically collects talent, instills a team-first culture, plays unselfishly and usually wins going away.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
They left rates at 4.25% to 4.5% until September, and then cut slowly and methodically, with three quarter-point cuts in a row.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 3, 2026
Doncic scored his final points of the night on a two-handed dunk in transition, methodically jumping off of both feet before barely clearing the top of the rim.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
Moving methodically he checked the last couple of ropes and climbed back onto the wagon.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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