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as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
maybe I wasn't being very exact when I said I had done it a million times—but it sure seemed like it
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as in precise
being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent
the exact number of passengers on that airplane was 147
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as in accurate
following an original exactly
an exact replica of an aircraft flown by the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II
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as in subtle
made or done with extreme care and accuracy
the company stresses that its optical telescopes are exact instruments and should not be handled as toys
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as in mathematical
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
in order for the blind to fit properly, we must have the exact measurements of the window
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as in to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
every war inevitably exacts the greatest sacrifice possible from some of the nation's best and brightest
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as in to impose
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
vowed to exact a heavy fine from any hockey player engaging in such outrageous behavior on the ice
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Recent Examples of exact
Selome Hailu, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Luckily for you, Skims is dropping the exact one Kim wore on December 18th at 9AM Pacific/12PM Eastern.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 17 Dec. 2024
Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
But then her dead grandmother, Dorotea, crashes the supernatural party to exact revenge on Valya, for compelling her via The Voice to slit her throat decades prior.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 25 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Because the Gauge follows the broadcast calendar, the most recent report includes data from Oct. 28 through Nov. 24 rather than the exact month of November.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Luckily for you, Skims is dropping the exact one Kim wore on December 18th at 9AM Pacific/12PM Eastern.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Unseelie Court is the bastion of malevolent faeries who harm humans for their amusement or to exact revenge.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
But then her dead grandmother, Dorotea, crashes the supernatural party to exact revenge on Valya, for compelling her via The Voice to slit her throat decades prior.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exact
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Jess, Logan, Dean is the correct Rory Gilmore ranking — Bono and Dylan get it!EW.com, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Farrell protested the stoppage, but that animation alone was proof the referee made the correct decision.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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But finding the precise moment or desired play on the tape was challenging.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
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The realistic virtual loudspeaker setups with the new and interactive GUI lets engineers make precise mix decisions on headphones with a better level of accuracy and spatial localization.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Switch to Visible by Verizon Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Intellectualizing aside, the explanation that will probably feel the most accurate to fans is a brief one buried midway through the movie.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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The palate has a mix of caramel, cinnamon sugar, and subtle spice, which offers a rich, layered experience.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Cognac is complex, featuring plum, fig, and licorice notes, a rich, spicy finish, and subtle vanilla undertones.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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But the new research uses mathematical analysis rather than relying solely on human judgement.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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This information from all participating landlords in an area is then pooled and run through mathematical forecasting to generate pricing recommendations for the landlords and for their competitors.CALmatters, Orange County Register, 4 Dec. 2024
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Building Learning-Centric Organizations The pace of change demands a shift toward continuous learning.Feon Ang, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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There are other looming issues, however, that might demand a U.S. role, officials said.Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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In July, California imposed permanent water restrictions on towns and cities, an attempt to locally respond to droughts that are expected to only get worse in the coming decades.Elizabeth Rush, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Even if Beijing is selective in issuing threats and imposing restrictions, taking action against some U.S. partners but not others, the same chill will be running through capitals across the world, from Brussels to New Delhi.Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Justice Department’s unsealed complaint alleges that Martin groomed, extorted, and threatened underage girls, forcing them to harm themselves or others while recording the acts.Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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These apps steal sensitive data, trap users in predatory loan schemes, and extort money.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Exact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exact. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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