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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
EW.com, 28 July 2025
An autopsy is being scheduled to determine the exact cause of death, police said.
—Miami Herald, 26 July 2025
Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 8 July 2025
Victims and first responders may suffer physical injuries from natural disasters, such as floods, but psychologists and disaster experts say such events can also exact a heavy mental health toll – and the resources to address that cost may not always be available.
—Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 8 July 2025
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Adjective
While an exact date has yet to be announced, HBO Max confirmed that Welcome to Derry will premiere in October.
—EW.com, 28 July 2025
An autopsy is being scheduled to determine the exact cause of death, police said.
—Miami Herald, 26 July 2025
Verb
Alzheimer’s and dementia of all kinds, as well as slow-moving but debilitating and painful diseases like multiple sclerosis, ALS and Parkinson’s, take years to exact their vicious tolls, and thus do not make the compassionate cut.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 8 July 2025
Victims and first responders may suffer physical injuries from natural disasters, such as floods, but psychologists and disaster experts say such events can also exact a heavy mental health toll – and the resources to address that cost may not always be available.
—Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exact
Adjective
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However, if an inverter fails to detect the correct frequency or if the frequency is disrupted, the energy transmission is disconnected.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Prosecutors argued in their filing on July 29 that Joseph was correct and that Adelman should allow the case to proceed.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Kitchen measuring tools aren't as precise and can lead to taking too much or too little.2 2.—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
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Solutions like these transform lengthy, technical text into a streamlined workflow where AI suggests precise actions, enabling faster, more strategic decisions and blurring the lines between content and service.—
Google Ads,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Call your insurance company and verify that the estimate is accurate to your policy.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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The combination adds layers of flavor and a subtle edge, giving the salsa the same flavor profile as a spicy version without any burn.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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Climate change continues to have a profound impact on the Great Lakes region, bringing more extreme weather, declining fish populations, and subtle but profound economic transformation.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Tolkowsky, a Belgian mathematician from a diamond-cutting family, was the first to detail the mathematical principles for maximizing a round brilliant diamond’s sparkle and brilliance.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The first part is the bedrock deep beneath the tower, which is made of hard mathematical problems.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Moreover, regenerative agriculture demands patience.—
Esha Chhabra,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The choice to hold off on a rate cut will almost certainly result in further conflict between the Fed and White House, as Trump has repeatedly demanded that the central bank reduce borrowing costs as part of his effort to assert control over one of the few remaining independent federal agencies.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
31 July 2025
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For months, Trump had threatened, but held off on, imposing new sanctions against Russia's oil industry.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
14 July 2025
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The president said on Monday that the U.S. will impose 100% tariffs on countries that engage in trade with Russia if there is no peace deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
Verb
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In 2023 South Carolina passed a bill called Gavin's Law that criminalized extorting minors or at-risk adults.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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The goal is to steal confidential data and install ransomware to extort victim companies for millions in return.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2025
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“Exact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exact. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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