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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
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Alo Yoga has an entire shop packed with burgundy clothing, including the exact pieces Jenner, a brand ambassador, is wearing in her Instagram photo.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
Aggrieved and pained, Mary returns from the grave to exact revenge on anyone who steps inside her family home.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Although the fire is suspected to be human-caused, there is no information available on the exact action that triggered it.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Alo Yoga has an entire shop packed with burgundy clothing, including the exact pieces Jenner, a brand ambassador, is wearing in her Instagram photo.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
By season 1's conclusion, Fisk has taken over the city's government as mayor, locked away any potential threats to his power in a secret prison, installed his own shadow force of corrupt cops to exact his will, outlawed vigilanteism, and declared martial law.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
Aggrieved and pained, Mary returns from the grave to exact revenge on anyone who steps inside her family home.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exact
Adjective
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The game gives players six attempts to guess a five-letter word, receiving feedback through colored tiles that indicate correct letters and their placement.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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Another virtual orange door would appear upon entering the correct phrase into Google.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These electrodes detect and transmit neural activity, translating brain signals into precise digital commands, such as cursor movements, typing, or controlling external devices.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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The precise mechanics now accepted as holding back player development in the States — the pay-to-play model at youth level, the limitations of MLS — were not really considered.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The display is bright, resulting in accurate and vibrant colors.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Though the Lions’ offensive linemen do an excellent job of selling run on play-action passes, there’s still a subtle difference to note early between run blocking and pass blocking.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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There’s subtle tang from the sour cream and cream cheese.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Computing this circular definition requires some mathematical finesse.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
11 Oct. 2025
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The team validated their approach by combining computer simulations, mathematical proofs, and physical experiments.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Notable criticisms or calls for change from Sharaa’s Sunni base emerged such as Syrian tycoon Ayman al-Asfari, who was among dozens of signatories on a July 23 statement demanding an inclusive government and new constitution.—
Hassan Hassan,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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Democrats in Congress are withholding their votes on a government spending bill to demand that Republicans extend these subsidies, which lower the cost of insurance for people who buy their own health care coverage in marketplaces established by the Affordable Care Act.—
Elena Shao,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Never booked or sent off, physically imposing yet beautifully balanced, Charles attained legend status in Turin — Il Gigante Buono.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The writer-director doesn’t solicit sympathy for Polly (played by Dakota Fanning) or impose meaning on her suffering.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And in response, the Maduro regime is extorting them by holding their nationals in prison and forcing them to engage with the Maduro regime for their release.—
Manuel Rueda,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Shannon was going through the worst thing in her life last year — getting a DUI and then being extorted for $75,000 by her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend who crashed the show — and what did Tamra do?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Exact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exact. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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