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as in just
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
we will meet at exactly six o'clock
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as in directly
in the same words
a plagiarism suit alleging that one historian had copied large segments of another's text exactly
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as in strictly
without any relaxation of standards or precision
follow the rules exactly and you won't get into trouble
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as in quite
to a full extent or degree
she listened to the advice, then did exactly what she wanted to anyway
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as in yes
used to express agreement
"Are you calling me a liar?" "Exactly."
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Recent Examples of exactly
Yet just who exactly will show up is to be determined.
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CBS News,
27 June 2026
And that is exactly what scammers may be counting on.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
The challenge was to figure out what exactly appeared on the caveman food pyramid.
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David Merritt Johns,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
The discourse regarding her previous movie, the social thriller Don’t Worry Darling, and the distractions around her personal life didn’t exactly do her any favors, either.
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
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CBS News,
27 June 2026
And that is exactly what scammers may be counting on.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
The challenge was to figure out what exactly appeared on the caveman food pyramid.
—
David Merritt Johns,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
The discourse regarding her previous movie, the social thriller Don’t Worry Darling, and the distractions around her personal life didn’t exactly do her any favors, either.
—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exactly
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Like Eastern, the airline promised passengers that if a flight was full, the shuttle would roll out a second plane – even for just one passenger.
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As the four-day event continues today, Wednesday, June 24 through Friday, June 26, there’s no better time to snag the latest deals that just launched on site.
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Yes, the United States will be there, or, precisely, here at Levi’s Stadium for its knockout-phase debut Wednesday against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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This swift move lower is precisely why QQQ put option premiums are so elevated.
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
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Decorating rules can be helpful guidelines, but adhering too strictly to conventional wisdom can seriously cramp your style.
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Comic books until then had been strictly boys’-own adventures, with titles like Eagle and Hotspur, that gave young boys permission to revel in the grim 20th century wars their fathers had fought in.
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Ament didn’t quite reach his offensive potential at Tennessee, but this is not dissimilar to the gamble the Bucks once took on a young Antetokounmpo.
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But the Clippers have shaken up their team quite a bit in the last few months and are a team worth watching this week.
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The answer is yes, and the computer proved it, controversially, by checking 1,936 cases in a way no human could realistically verify.
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The strange answer to that is yes, but not really.
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Drug use has become more visible and has moved right outside the child care center's front door, Reyes said.
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Panama had a golden opportunity in the first 10 minutes after being awarded a free kick right outside Croatia's box.
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The release of the new batch of episodes almost perfectly coincides with an exceptionally rainy, stormy and destructive year for Chicago and Illinois as a whole.
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Flat Tops has an outstanding interconnected trail system linking over 300 miles of backcountry trails that are perfectly suited for multi-day loops.
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“Exactly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exactly. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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