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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
When customers receive proactive updates throughout the delivery window and a review prompt at precisely the moment their satisfaction is highest, consistent service quality may become more apparent through customer feedback and online reviews.
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Malana Vantyler,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
The ongoing review of the project is precisely why Powell is still at the Fed, even though the Fed chair usually steps down altogether after finishing their term at the helm.
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Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
The ephemeris tells you precisely where a satellite is at a specific time, but usually this process takes around six seconds.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
The idea is precisely to throw something into that continuity that doesn’t belong, to create something that escapes it.
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Alma Rota,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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Malana Vantyler,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
The ongoing review of the project is precisely why Powell is still at the Fed, even though the Fed chair usually steps down altogether after finishing their term at the helm.
—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
The ephemeris tells you precisely where a satellite is at a specific time, but usually this process takes around six seconds.
—
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
The idea is precisely to throw something into that continuity that doesn’t belong, to create something that escapes it.
—
Alma Rota,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precisely
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Like Eastern, the airline promised passengers that if a flight was full, the shuttle would roll out a second plane – even for just one passenger.
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As the four-day event continues today, Wednesday, June 24 through Friday, June 26, there’s no better time to snag the latest deals that just launched on site.
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Debating the ‘Suez moment’ As the two sides enter into the next phase of negotiation, observers are watching closely for what exactly the US gained from a conflict that took a heavy global economic toll.
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From Louis through the book, and then his mother knows exactly how to string him along, when to give him love and when to take it away.
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Decorating rules can be helpful guidelines, but adhering too strictly to conventional wisdom can seriously cramp your style.
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Comic books until then had been strictly boys’-own adventures, with titles like Eagle and Hotspur, that gave young boys permission to revel in the grim 20th century wars their fathers had fought in.
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Drug use has become more visible and has moved right outside the child care center's front door, Reyes said.
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Panama had a golden opportunity in the first 10 minutes after being awarded a free kick right outside Croatia's box.
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Thermal runaway risks must be carefully managed through rigorous testing, monitoring systems, and battery-management software.
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Weather conditions are read carefully -- light, wind, temperature -- there's no rush.
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“Precisely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precisely. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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