as in accurate
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
an economic forecast for three percent growth that turned out to be entirely on-target
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Recent Examples of on-target
The rocket's first stage booster detached and returned to an on-target landing at nearby Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, while Falcon's upper stage propelled the X-37B into low-Earth orbit.
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
Dart’s on-target throw to Wells was a short completion that sprung a nice gain.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025
Richardson also delivered several on-target checkdowns to keep the chains moving.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Overall, Spain took 22 shots to Portugal's seven, with more on-target shots (nine) than Portugal had total shots.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
Dart’s on-target throw to Wells was a short completion that sprung a nice gain.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025
Richardson also delivered several on-target checkdowns to keep the chains moving.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Overall, Spain took 22 shots to Portugal's seven, with more on-target shots (nine) than Portugal had total shots.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for on-target
Adjective
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The Master 4’s sensor remains unchanged, still providing smooth and accurate tracking on virtually any surface, with a maximum DPI of 8,000.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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On a team that has allowed the league’s most sacks, McCarthy must learn from QBs like Aaron Rodgers, still the league’s fastest passer and one of its most accurate.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Though Collier crashed to the court after the collision, the National Basketball Referees Association posted a highlight of the play on social media explaining why officials were correct not to blow the whistle.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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How much glue should there be between the whole thing to get the balance correct?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By this time, Elio is beginning to confront the reality of Oliver’s eventual departure (and thus, his first experience of true heartbreak).—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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This time, the Cougars feature a true freshman at QB in Bear Bachmeier, who has looked sharp throwing for 518 yards and four TDs as BYU breezed through non-conference play.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Flying a drone toward a bear can be more effective and precise than other methods, such as shooting rubber bullets, and there is less risk of injury to both bears and humans.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
25 Sep. 2025
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From the precise parts of cornrows to the full embrace of an afro, each style tells a story shaped by family, culture, and resilience.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Jodie Chavious, a board member of the Slow Food Sacramento chapter and owner of the Chavious Pop-Up pizza truck, said representing small farmers was vital to promoting the core tenets of Slow Food — being good, clean and fair.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Just for good measure, award-winning country superstars like Cody Johnson, Ashley McBryde and Lainey Wilson would be inclined to agree.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Sep. 2025
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“On-target.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on-target. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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