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as in accurate
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
a machine which takes very precise measurements of brain tumors
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as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
gave very precise answers to the members of the investigative committee
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as in exact
being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent
gave him the precise amount that he owed him
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as in true
following an original exactly
a precise translation of the original Greek
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as in specific
of a particular or exact sort
at that precise moment the lights went out
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Recent Examples of precise
This has the capacity to cover up to 15,000 square feet while maintaining precise distribution.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Its 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display offers captivating brilliance for 4K streaming and high-end design work, while the new hexagonal S Pen provides a more natural, precise writing experience.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Fernandes back-heeled a pass to Francisco Trincão, who beat goalkeeper Matt Freese with a precise strike.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Nagarjuna is precise about the moment his identity as an actor crystallized.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Its 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display offers captivating brilliance for 4K streaming and high-end design work, while the new hexagonal S Pen provides a more natural, precise writing experience.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Fernandes back-heeled a pass to Francisco Trincão, who beat goalkeeper Matt Freese with a precise strike.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Nagarjuna is precise about the moment his identity as an actor crystallized.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precise
Adjective
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But if online flattery is an accurate indicator, more Goodness Land would be a gift to Mediterranean food aficionados in the neighborhood.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2026
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But in 1752, the government replaced the old Julian calendar, introduced by Julius Caesar, with a more accurate solar calendar.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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At every major-league park, the league employs a Ball-Out-Strike System (BOSS) operator who is responsible for ensuring the correct strike zone is used for each hitter – as opposed to say, the 5-foot-11 Trent Grisham getting stuck with the zone of the 6-7 Aaron Judge.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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This article has been updated to reflect the correct speed limit for e-bikes in New York City and that Olto deliveries began this year.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Strict regulations required the new buildings to follow the exact blueprint of the original layout, so bungalows, villas and residences are scattered between lush gardens and the shoreline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Scientists knew it was triggered by the real world creeping in, but the exact microscopic cause remained out of reach.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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According to a Chicago Blackhawks team source, those reports — that the PWHL would be coming to the Blackhawks’ facility — are not true.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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In fairness to Brown, this is true.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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The vlogger Jordan Cheyenne, for one, wrecked her sharenting career by accidentally posting footage of herself coaching her son, who was distraught over the family’s sick puppy, to make a specific kind of sad face for YouTube.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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With the latest round of supplemental additions (Joe Flacco, Kyle Duggar and Ja’Sir Taylor) signed, here’s my view of the Bengals’ spectrum of needs to wants at specific positions and the reason why.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What is emerging is a picture of an artist of profound mathematical acuity, who mobilized geometric, sequential, and modular forms to test hypotheses on interrelation, regeneration, and evolution in pursuit of mystical revelation.—
Katherine Rochester,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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Their season is all but over — mathematical elimination from playoff contention coming as early as Thursday with a regulation loss — but there’s still no quit in the team.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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City leaders in Brookhaven are reminding residents that cutting down trees without proper approval could come with consequences, as officials double down on efforts to preserve the city's tree canopy.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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While there is no cure for the disease, shelters say proper cleaning protocols can help control its spread, and vaccination remains the most effective form of prevention.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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An outgoing email, attributed to George and confirmed as authentic by CBS News on Saturday, circulated online after his ousting.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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During this special gathering, students had the opportunity to listen to personal testimonies, ask thoughtful questions, and engage in authentic dialogue that brought history to life in profound ways, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Precise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precise. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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