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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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
However, the exact numbers will be determined by various factors throughout the season.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
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—Melody Wilding, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The exact mechanism by which these antibiotics disrupt the armor and ultimately kill the bacterial cell has remained unclear for a long time.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
However, the exact numbers will be determined by various factors throughout the season.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Each bite arresting time for a moment, three of more than 20 exacting courses served each night as a part of chef Nich Bazik’s two-and-a-half-hour tasting menu.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Download exact scripts to diplomatically say no at work here.
—Melody Wilding, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exact
Adjective
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Though Collier crashed to the court after the collision, the National Basketball Referees Association posted a highlight of the play on social media explaining why officials were correct not to blow the whistle.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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How much glue should there be between the whole thing to get the balance correct?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Flying a drone toward a bear can be more effective and precise than other methods, such as shooting rubber bullets, and there is less risk of injury to both bears and humans.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
25 Sep. 2025
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From the precise parts of cornrows to the full embrace of an afro, each style tells a story shaped by family, culture, and resilience.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Master 4’s sensor remains unchanged, still providing smooth and accurate tracking on virtually any surface, with a maximum DPI of 8,000.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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On a team that has allowed the league’s most sacks, McCarthy must learn from QBs like Aaron Rodgers, still the league’s fastest passer and one of its most accurate.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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However, the more subtle aspects of Goodman’s all-around game — pitch calling, receiving, and knowledge of opposing hitters — have been impressive.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 Sep. 2025
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The roomy primary compartment offers ample space for your phone, wallet, and other sightseeing essentials, while a subtle pocket at the back of the bag is a safe place to store your passport during travel days.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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To begin with, dissidents in the post-Stalin era, in contrast to their pre-revolutionary predecessors, emerged predominantly from scientific, mathematical, and technical fields.—
Benjamin Nathans
September 24,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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And this is almost a reaction, almost blowing up the previous film [Conclave] that was architectural and mathematical and very precise and orderly.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Senate Democrats are using a rare moment of political leverage to demand that the funding bill reverse looming cuts to Medicaid and lapsing Obamacare subsidies.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Millions of people across more than 150 countries participated in the demonstrations, demanding urgent action to address climate change.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Restrictions were also imposed at airports in Volgograd, Kaluga, Penza, Samara, Pskov and Yaroslavl.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Abarca had allegedly thrown his wife to the ground during an argument, charging documents said, that led to her asking a judge to impose a restraining order against him.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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Diplomats told investigators that some foreign nationals were extorted as much as $10,000 to avoid arrest at checkpoints.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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Epstein also claimed at the time that his cellmate had tried to extort him.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Exact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exact. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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