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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
Weeks before Hegseth issued his ultimatum, Amodei opined on his website about the risks involved with precisely the two guardrails the Pentagon is targeting.
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Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
However, this is precisely where third-party platforms shine.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Industry groups estimate that the United States faces a shortage of hundreds of thousands of electricians alone over the coming decade, precisely as demand for electrical work — driven by data centers, EV infrastructure, and renewable energy projects — accelerates.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
That’s precisely the finding of the Workgroup on the Reorganization of the Maryland Transit Administration, which was established by the Maryland General Assembly in the 2025 session.
—Brandon Scott, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
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Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
However, this is precisely where third-party platforms shine.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Industry groups estimate that the United States faces a shortage of hundreds of thousands of electricians alone over the coming decade, precisely as demand for electrical work — driven by data centers, EV infrastructure, and renewable energy projects — accelerates.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
That’s precisely the finding of the Workgroup on the Reorganization of the Maryland Transit Administration, which was established by the Maryland General Assembly in the 2025 session.
—Brandon Scott, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precisely
Adverb
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The cheapest seat could be gotten for just $24 on popular ticket app Ticketmaster only an hour before the game.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The first act of my adventure started just outside the city of Córdoba, in what felt like a perfect place to unwind before delving into the local culture.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Each puzzle has exactly one solution, so watch out for words or items that seem to belong to multiple categories!—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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This discrepancy between counts highlights exactly the problem that could arise should the amendment pass.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Kabuki, for example, was strictly censored by Allied officials for the first few years of the occupation, owing to its characteristic themes of loyalty, vengeance, and honor.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Under the city’s registration rules, Johnson notes, short-term rentals are limited to a maximum of eight guests and parties are strictly prohibited.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The hotel is located right in the middle of downtown and close to restaurants, pharmacies, cafés, and parking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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But midway through the second half, Peterson allowed Flemings to get to his spot easily and knock one down from the mid-range before answering on the other end with a dribble hand-off 3-pointer right in front of the Kansas bench.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The 17-year-old is a star in the making and has been carefully managed by Arne Slot this season, with the bulk of his minutes coming in the domestic cup competitions.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The brainchild of Thomaston’s Jay Fredlund, the playscapes that were no longer viable for area municipalities were carefully disassembled, packed into 40-foot sea containers and shipped to missions in Guatemala where they were reassembled by service teams serving ministries.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Precisely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precisely. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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