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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
Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
The exact knee pads and helmet Hawk wore while nailing the aerial trick are also up for grabs.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
The inspectors tested hundreds of exacting standards, with an emphasis on exceptional service, which accounts for 70% of a property’s rating.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Adjective
And the greenish diabase stone used around the pools was selected to match the exact color of the sea when illuminated by sunlight.
—Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
The exact knee pads and helmet Hawk wore while nailing the aerial trick are also up for grabs.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
Verb
Ana de Armas stars in Ballerina — a spinoff of the John Wick films that’s set between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and John Wick: Chapter 4 — as a ballerina-assassin who sets out to exact revenge for her father’s death.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
The inspectors tested hundreds of exacting standards, with an emphasis on exceptional service, which accounts for 70% of a property’s rating.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exact
Adjective
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Why Do People Use Skin Bleaching? Skin bleaching can be used to even out skin tone and correct areas of skin that are darker than the surrounding skin.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
6 July 2025
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Perhaps in this light, the optional content warning in Expelled really is the correct way to include these types of things in games.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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To ensure the headphones are easy to wear, ultra-soft and durable ear cups, along with advanced damping materials, tuned venting and precise port adjustments, provide a high level of passive noise isolation.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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No one else is doing this in a scalable, premium and culturally precise way.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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All odds are accurate as of 5:00 a.m. ET on Friday.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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In this edition, the grey tone reflects the muted, misty landscape of the British coast, with subtle variations achieved through multiple layers of transparent lacquer.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The boxy shape and subtle back snaps add airflow and style, and the whole outfit can be rinsed in a hotel sink and re-worn with no stress.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Using the mathematical and computational models, researchers were able to gather insights into the Earth’s depth and composition of materials under the Afar surface.—
Jay Kakade
July 05,
New Atlas,
5 July 2025
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Sophisticated mathematical models coexist with surprisingly basic tools.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Comparisons to Robin Hood are not just invited, but demanded: Parker’s signature look is an old-timey cape, complete with head covering, that appears to give him abilities like bending bullets mid-air.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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Trump previously demanded allies double their spending goals to 4% of GDP in 2018.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
Verb
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The state also referenced the heavy toll a monthslong trial could impose on the families as well as the possibility of lengthy appeals even if Kohberger were to be convicted and sentenced to death, according to the letter reviewed by ABC News.—
Kayna Whitworth,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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In early 2025, the U.S. imposed new tariffs on Canadian lumber, pushing duties as high as 35%.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Mexico City band Molotov decry state agents who extort the same communities that pay their salaries, and make a plea for power to be returned to the people.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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But when Arthur is released unharmed, rumors fly that the whole thing was a plot contrived by the son to extort money from his father.—
Caroline Fraser
June 10,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2025
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“Exact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exact. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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