as in directly
in the same words
an ad verbum translation if the giver of the oath mangles the wording, should one repeat after him ad verbum?
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Adverb
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026 -
The Little Nell is firmly ensconced in Aspen's heart, directly at the base of Ajax mountain, surrounded by luxury jewelers, fur shops, and boutique purveyors of luxe outer wear (Gorsuch boutique is attached to the hotel), and tony cafes like the Gorsuch Ski Cafe across the way.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Or, perhaps more accurately, the dream-diary of a person who knows the country but didn’t step foot anywhere near it to make his movie.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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The most famous—or, more accurately, infamous—grace-and-favor residence was Royal Lodge.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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The finished product appeared to show Kerr reciting the song nearly word for word over the course of the season.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Not a word for word quote, so don’t quote Margaret.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Ad verbum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ad%20verbum. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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