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as in just
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
arrived precisely at noon
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as in strictly
without any relaxation of standards or precision
measured the length of the board precisely
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Recent Examples of precisely
The republic would treat other nations with civility precisely in order to remain independent of their appetites and quarrels.
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Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
This is precisely the book’s first sentence.
—Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026
Care models that prioritize dignity, privacy, and long-term stability are designed for precisely these moments.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
That uncomfortable overlap between art and life is precisely what the filmmakers are betting on.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
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Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
This is precisely the book’s first sentence.
—Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026
Care models that prioritize dignity, privacy, and long-term stability are designed for precisely these moments.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
That uncomfortable overlap between art and life is precisely what the filmmakers are betting on.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for precisely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precisely
Adverb
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Residents near the park, located off David Drive in the Bonnie Brae neighborhood, said they were awakened just before midnight by gunfire and emergency sirens.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Designed to bridge the gap between automotive ease and aerospace innovation, the vehicle targets consumers looking for adventure rather than just urban commuting.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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When the bartender turned to take my order, something stopped me, not a thought exactly, but something like it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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As to what exactly will be available for the fans to purchase, LA28 officials wouldn’t say on Tuesday.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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Campos and her colleagues stress that their role is strictly observational — never to interfere.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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What's more, while binoculars and telescopes will improve the view, equipment isn't strictly required to spot the cluster in the night sky.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Outfit 5 This is the outfit that can do it all—take you straight to the office, out to a classy meal, or right onto a connecting flight.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Don’t want tender young shoots popping out when another polar vortex is right around the corner.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Every detail is carefully considered, right down to the moon-like globe lighting (which we're told is meant to emulate the bulbs surrounding a starlet's dressing room mirrors), and a calming palette of forest greens, powder pinks and deep blues gives the space a classic yet contemporary feel.—
Cassie Doney,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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Measure carefully and note the pattern repeat if there is one.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Precisely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precisely. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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