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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
This is precisely the gap Palmetto was built to close.
—
Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Leadership turnover precisely when growth is decelerating only raises more questions.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Millions of Americans have successfully built portfolios ranging from roughly $250,000 to $5,000,000, yet remain exposed to market volatility at precisely the moment when stability matters most.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Those are precisely the kinds of cases that have historically benefited minority workers.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 28 May 2026
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Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Leadership turnover precisely when growth is decelerating only raises more questions.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Millions of Americans have successfully built portfolios ranging from roughly $250,000 to $5,000,000, yet remain exposed to market volatility at precisely the moment when stability matters most.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Those are precisely the kinds of cases that have historically benefited minority workers.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precisely
Adverb
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Lunch and dinner are just as healthy, with simple recipes allowing the fresh food to shine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Our angel was right there on the sidewalk, just past the young men.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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But that’s exactly why visitors seek out wildlife tours, especially in Jackson Hole and the Greater Yellowstone Valley, led by naturalists who follow in the footsteps of the local hunting and fishing guides who came before them.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The best outcome for a bondholder is that the borrower pays the coupon and returns the principal, which is exactly what the price already assumes.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Adverb
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The current taproom will become strictly a space for production, while the new spot specifically will serve guests its craft beer, like the Not Far Away juicy pale ale and the Nava Mexican-style lager.—
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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The Broadway production will follow a strictly limited pre-Broadway engagement in Boston at the Emerson Colonial Theatre from July 11 through July 30.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
Adverb
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At that moment, the air in the Lenovo Center was taken right out of the fans’ sails, but a trusty veteran restored that later in the period.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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That is, before an actual tornado sweeps through Pine Valley, right in the middle of a black-tie event and in time to boost summer ratings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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In reality, every burn is carefully planned by fire departments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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That, Shelton said, was expected with Prielipp’s workload pre-planned to be around 75 or 80 pitches as the Twins carefully monitor his workload.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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“Precisely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precisely. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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