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as in accurate
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
a machine which takes very precise measurements of brain tumors
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as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
gave very precise answers to the members of the investigative committee
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as in exact
being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent
gave him the precise amount that he owed him
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as in true
following an original exactly
a precise translation of the original Greek
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as in specific
of a particular or exact sort
at that precise moment the lights went out
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Recent Examples of precise
But for most Californians, the precise extent of tsunami risk is less important than knowing hazard zones exist in the first place.
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
That those precise laws and agencies are now being systematically gutted should send us back to the streets.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2025
Further, the lid to the machine is a bona fide pain to get on and off, requiring a precise lining up of notches and two hands to wrench it open or closed.
—Kat Merck, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
May For almost a decade, Four Horsemen has sustained a ferocious following for its precise and creative small plates, airy interior, and interesting natural wines.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
That those precise laws and agencies are now being systematically gutted should send us back to the streets.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2025
Further, the lid to the machine is a bona fide pain to get on and off, requiring a precise lining up of notches and two hands to wrench it open or closed.
—Kat Merck, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
May For almost a decade, Four Horsemen has sustained a ferocious following for its precise and creative small plates, airy interior, and interesting natural wines.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precise
Adjective
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Emily DeLetter,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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These speculations proved accurate when, on the second night of WrestleMania 41, Lynch was revealed as the mystery partner of Women's Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria in a tag team title match against the then-champions, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ars Technica: Your AI take is that neither the dystopian view of sentient AI or the utopian view is necessarily correct.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2025
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Roth was correct as the rain didn’t start for more than 90 minutes, which seemingly would have given the Royals and Rockies a chance to get a good chunk of the game played.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2025
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Taking the time to determine your exact financial situation and set goals can be an enlightening experience.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Currently, the exact timing of creatine use that is better for people looking to maximize creatine benefits is unclear.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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And of course, no one would be a true derby guest without an intricate and matching asymmetric disc headband fascinator.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Strong lines that team up to form geometric designs, metallic accents, luxe materials like marble and velvet, and eye-catching ornamentation are certainly part of the style's foundation, true.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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The specific optimization problem that DQI tackles is roughly this: You’re given a collection of points on a sheet of paper.—
Stephen Ornes,
Wired News,
27 Apr. 2025
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From there, Groff and his costars will walk us through Darin's story, taking us into specific scenes then zipping through time to another significant point.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Math Expressions let creators place complex mathematical notations directly into layouts.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Many chains are celebrating the mathematical holiday with specials.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On April 2, Trump announced that proper protocol was in place to collect revenue on small-value packages sent through the international postal network.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Fortunately, with proper treatment, Bauer says, halitosis often becomes much less offensive. Rashes Parikh sees lots of patients with rashes at this time of year, and many don’t realize a pollen allergy could be the culprit.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
2 May 2025
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While the filling is made of microfiber, the material mimics both the fluffiness and warmth of authentic down.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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But authentic, demonstrable progress: proof of better outcomes, built on real expertise.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Precise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precise. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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