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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
Out is as technically precise a rap album has been released in recent memory, and eschews obvious pop-baiting hits for pure raps.
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Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
While the precise terms of our settlement will remain confidential, CBS will remain the exclusive domestic distributor of the shows in syndication and continue to deliver the shows through the 2027/2028 season.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The precise impact the flight cancellations will have on overall air travel is unclear.
—ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
This method eliminates the need for precise measurements and allows excess paper to be tucked smoothly for a clean finish.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
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Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
While the precise terms of our settlement will remain confidential, CBS will remain the exclusive domestic distributor of the shows in syndication and continue to deliver the shows through the 2027/2028 season.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The precise impact the flight cancellations will have on overall air travel is unclear.
—ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
This method eliminates the need for precise measurements and allows excess paper to be tucked smoothly for a clean finish.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precise
Adjective
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Mostly, though, Boland strangles batters with his suffocating and deadly-accurate line and length.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Comedians can sometimes be eerily accurate in the way their jokes predict the future.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Amazon’s listings, automatically generated by an experimental artificial intelligence tool, didn’t always correspond to the correct product in Burzio’s inventory.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Most importantly, recipients should ensure their banking details are correct and up to date before requesting or receiving a transfer.—
Jason Phillips,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Although the venue’s exact location within Victoria Park is yet to be finalized, early studies by an an independent panel suggested that the stadium would occupy between 12% and 13% of its land.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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The data below doesn’t include exact employee counts and is based on the most recent reports.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The interior of the shoe stays true to the brand’s line of classic winter boots, lined with a plush wool blend.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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One mailer in particular said that Persson and fellow Democratic candidates wanted to build apartments on 300 acres of green space, which isn’t true, Persson said.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But more than specific features and fixtures, the idea of wellness is becoming a big bathroom selling point.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The final part of the dormancy evolution puzzle is what ecologists refer to as the ecological niche a species occupies — the specific set of conditions that species evolved to exploit or the conditions under which that species is likely to be more successful when compared to other species.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Blending Sufi classics, absurdist dreams, careful mathematical calculations and lyrical narratives, Ismailov invents an ingenious transnational poetics of love and longing for the digital age.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Einstein himself viewed it as a mathematical curiosity that likely had no physical meaning, but others disagreed.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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However, be sure to refer to your care label before determining the proper wash settings.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Old Medications Regularly checking expiration dates in your fridge or pantry might already be a part of your cleaning routine, but that medicine cabinet full of little bottles could go years without a proper cleanout.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Through her book, coaching programs, and authentic voice, Keisha Leilani empowers women to embrace their confidence and express themselves fully.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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To embody the Like a Rolling Stone singer, the actor trained extensively, including five years of preparation, to learn to sing as well as play guitar and harmonica, and to work with dialect and movement coaches to make his performance feel authentic.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Precise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precise. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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