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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
But that’s exactly how the night climaxed on Friday (March 27) when the uncanny Argentine duo CA7RIEL y Paco Amoroso took over Canvas on 10th in Chelsea, New York to perform their electrifying new album, Free Spirits, for the first time.
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2026
The hottest regions lined up exactly with where auroral energy enters the atmosphere.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Ensure the names on your ID and Social Security card match exactly.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
But as these reports show, that's exactly what scammers are counting on.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2026
The hottest regions lined up exactly with where auroral energy enters the atmosphere.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Ensure the names on your ID and Social Security card match exactly.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
But as these reports show, that's exactly what scammers are counting on.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exactly
Adverb
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In Tropea, about an hour-and-a-half drive to the west, stay just outside the historic center for a quieter experience that doesn't sacrifice access.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Miami-Dade cold case detectives say that this is just one of the cold cases they are dedicated to solving.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Gray made the trip precisely for this sort of fun.—
Joe Davidson
March 27,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The board said the Alert Act now addresses its recommendation to require all aircraft flying around busy airports to have key locator systems that would allow the pilots to know more precisely where the traffic around them is flying.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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An additional five one-bedroom tents are situated directly on the beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The bill is now being considered on the Senate floor and would still allow buyers to purchase pets directly from breeders or adopt them from rescues and shelters.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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As options traders, our playbook right now should be strictly focused on keeping trading volume low, reducing capital exposure, and pushing expiration dates further out to give our setups room to breathe.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Many experts agreed that the ALARA principle was sometimes applied too strictly, but the move to entirely throw it out was opposed by many prominent radiation health experts.—
Avi Asher-Schapiro,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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And if the calm of the room interior hasn’t quite washed away the busy day, the indulgently oversized marble bathtubs certainly will.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Now they are headed toward the play-in tournament or, quite possibly, the actual NBA playoffs.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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The moves come as the CFTC seeks to solidify its claim as the sole regulator of prediction markets, which allow users to make yes-or-no wagers on the outcome of events including elections and sports games.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Cboe says it is focused on financial contracts rather than sports betting and is launching a more nuanced new version of the simple yes-or-no prediction-market offerings, aiming to attract cerebral young traders who could graduate to its traditional options products.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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In contrast, the song choice was right up her competition’s alley.—
Ella Gonzales
March 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
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With digital, directors work right up until the last minute; films are ready just a short time before their release.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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From this spot on the waterfront, you'll be perfectly positioned for a long walk westward from Old Montreal along the Lachine Canal to the Atwater Market in St-Henri.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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In another picture, the four federal employees sitting next to Noem are out of focus, while Noem is perfectly in focus, sporting an ICE ball cap with the agency’s new logo.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Exactly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exactly. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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