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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
But controlling qubits precisely is notoriously difficult.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Previte incorporates za’atar into her version of chile crisp, so the creamy whoosh of savory yogurt and precisely cooked eggs meets heat with a bonus jolt of herbal-nuttiness.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
By moving away from the black box of unmanaged execution, brands can ensure that complex deliveries—such as white-glove installations—are executed precisely as promised.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2026
But many of his critics drew precisely the wrong message from the incidents.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Previte incorporates za’atar into her version of chile crisp, so the creamy whoosh of savory yogurt and precisely cooked eggs meets heat with a bonus jolt of herbal-nuttiness.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
By moving away from the black box of unmanaged execution, brands can ensure that complex deliveries—such as white-glove installations—are executed precisely as promised.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2026
But many of his critics drew precisely the wrong message from the incidents.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precisely
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The defendant had just delivered a box of Barbies to the family’s Wise County home — Barbies that Athena’s stepmother had ordered as a Christmas gift for the 7-year-old.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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The total construction area is just shy of 2,900 square feet — about the size of a standard tennis court.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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What, exactly, happened down there?—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Biel played him through, Zaha took it in stride, and the finish — into the far corner on the run — was exactly the kind of moment that frames Charlotte’s problem heading into next week.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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Travelers to Thailand are being reminded that electronic cigarettes are strictly banned in the country — with violators facing steep fines or even prison time.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Fragrance launches used to be a strictly celebrity venture in the early aughts—but in 2026, everyone is getting into the scent game.—
Sarah Hoffmann,
Allure,
6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Ravensbergen is a rare southpaw as a right-catching goalie (coincidentally, as is Askarov).—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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As the national government moves sharply right, Democratic voters have shifted left.—
Darius Khalil Gordon,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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For the most part, royal families dress very carefully; in keeping with their formal dress codes, their wardrobe choices are usually thoughtfully selected, with subtle theming or references, as well as more overt tributes via color or jewelry choice.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
5 Apr. 2026
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Some of the imagery seen by Ferreira’s character is genuine content culled from online, carefully trimmed.—
Mark Olsen,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Precisely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precisely. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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