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as in just
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
we will meet at exactly six o'clock
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as in directly
in the same words
a plagiarism suit alleging that one historian had copied large segments of another's text exactly
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as in strictly
without any relaxation of standards or precision
follow the rules exactly and you won't get into trouble
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as in quite
to a full extent or degree
she listened to the advice, then did exactly what she wanted to anyway
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as in okay
used to express agreement
"Are you calling me a liar?" "Exactly."
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Recent Examples of exactly
More research is needed to determine exactly how metformin may or may not help to reduce skin cancer risk.
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Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
Republican leaders must now agree on exactly what will make it into Trump’s first legislative package.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
For blemishes or pigmentation around the face, Pena recommends matching your skin tone exactly to seamlessly conceal imperfections.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
On February 14, 2025, HBO announced exactly who is coming back in an Instagram.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2025
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Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
Republican leaders must now agree on exactly what will make it into Trump’s first legislative package.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
For blemishes or pigmentation around the face, Pena recommends matching your skin tone exactly to seamlessly conceal imperfections.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
On February 14, 2025, HBO announced exactly who is coming back in an Instagram.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exactly
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The collision happened just before 7:15 p.m. on Feb. 3 at Grand Avenue and Park View Terrace, according to the Oakland Police Department.—
Jason Green,
The Mercury News,
20 Feb. 2025
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The incident occurred just before 11 a.m. as the Senate was poised to discuss its final appropriation bills for the day, according to Mississippi Today.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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To critics, who cite the bureau’s tradition of independence, that is precisely the concern.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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Rear-axle steering and PTV work seamlessly in the background to ensure the chassis goes precisely where intended, and the brakes haul everything to a stop without drama (kudos to Porsche for such an extraordinary pedal feel underfoot).—
Michael Harley,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The oil and gas industry alone directly and indirectly supports 1.4 million Texas jobs.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Visit our website to send a message directly to your representatives.—
Haley Busch,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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While millions of adults celebrate St. Patrick's Day with feasts, parades, songs, and dance—no one celebrates the holiday quite like children.—
Nicole Harris,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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Raised by a single mother and mentored by his entrepreneurial uncle, his passion for business was ignited quite early in his life.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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So now as long as my show is on the air, her spirit is right there.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2025
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Ring did recently upgrade two of its existing cameras (the Floodlight Cam Wired Pro and the Spotlight Cam Pro) to support 2K video via a software update, but this is the first time a Ring cam is debuting with the higher resolution right out of the box.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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World’s Best Bourbon Old Fitzgerald 2024 VVS Tracing its lineage back to 1884, Old Fitzgerald has a long and distinguished pedigree perfectly highlighted in this beautiful bottle named the World's Best Bourbon.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The form-fitting gown also featured a train that paired perfectly with the upper portion.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
23 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, City’s on-pitch form had stabilised — but the pending verdict on the 115 charges (or more accurately, 129) leaves their future in the balance.—
Elias Burke,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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More bluntly – and, journalistically, more truthfully, accurately, and appropriately – these are troubled times, chaotic times.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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It’ll be needed for life in F1’s toughest seat, as predecessors Sergio Pérez, Albon and Gasly will all attest.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Users can track token prices, view trading histories, and manage their portfolios all from a single dashboard.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Exactly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exactly. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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