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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
Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
The programmable VARMBLIXTs will be available in April 2026, and IKEA has even more lighting products combining design and tech, designed by Marcelis, on the way in 2027, though at this stage, exact offering details are limited.
—Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
Alberto Dainotti, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
So there’s 236 four-colour pages detailing the exacting nature of every aspect of the creation of this bike (and its nine siblings) plus the provenance of Hailwood’s unbeaten Grand Prix adventures on the original, not to mention its pivotal place in Honda folklore.
—Mike Hanlon
january 16, New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Initial sightings suggested there were four monkeys, but Hauser said officials were unable to confirm the exact number.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
The programmable VARMBLIXTs will be available in April 2026, and IKEA has even more lighting products combining design and tech, designed by Marcelis, on the way in 2027, though at this stage, exact offering details are limited.
—Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
To suppress the nationwide mobilization without exacting a high cost, the Iranian regime implemented nightly shutdowns affecting only mobile networks.
—Alberto Dainotti, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
So there’s 236 four-colour pages detailing the exacting nature of every aspect of the creation of this bike (and its nine siblings) plus the provenance of Hailwood’s unbeaten Grand Prix adventures on the original, not to mention its pivotal place in Honda folklore.
—Mike Hanlon
january 16, New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exact
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Don’t read that as snark—that’s a pretty big deal, and Marche’s observation in The Atlantic is absolutely correct.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Not to protect steelworkers or correct trade imbalances—and no one is insinuating that fentanyl is flowing in from Nuuk.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Advanced Nano-Scale Planar Driver features Audeze’s nano-scale Parallel Uniforce diaphragm, Fluxor magnet array and Fazor phase management for precise imaging and dynamics.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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This structure allows Agile One to combine cognitive decision-making with precise physical execution.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Industry partners say physically accurate simulation helps overcome the lack of diverse robotics data.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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Not only will McDaniel have an accurate, strong-throwing quarterback, but there are a few weapons to be optimistic about moving forward, including running backs Omarion Hampton and Kimani Vidal and receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Ceiling And Wall Mounts Both cameras can be mounted on ceilings, a TV display, on walls or even within a wall for a more subtle presence while ensuring privacy with an automatic shutter that clearly indicates when the cameras are turned off.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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There are subtler blanks besides.—
Dan Sheehan,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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That is a mathematical impossibility.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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But that’s a mathematical average, and the super-rich drive the number way up.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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Before tens of thousands of protesters marched in Minneapolis on Friday to demand Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents leave Minnesota, they were mocked by the voice of the Minnesota Vikings.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, foreign interest and investment were not much helped when, in 2007, Chávez sent the military to occupy the oil fields, demanding majority control be surrendered to PDVSA.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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They’ll be protected from the pressure Denver’s All-Pro defensive lineman Zach Allen and sack leader Nik Bonitto, a Pro Bowler, can impose on their offensive line.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Additional restrictions on who can get aboard a plane and inside a cockpit were imposed by the airlines and FAA after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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Arizona Department of Public Safety investigators allege Javier Enrique Erazo-Zuniga, 27, claimed control over part of Maricopa and threatened residents with deadly weapons in an effort to extort money, according to reporting by InMaricopa and statements from state authorities.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Instead of extorting money to decrypt data in a company’s own system, an attacker can just threaten to release sensitive data if the ransom isn’t paid.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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