as in directly
in the same words
you can't just copy the encyclopedia article verbatim for your report—that's plagiarism
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Recent Examples of verbatim
And while many of the pages are copied verbatim from Wikipedia, there are notable changes on topics relating to Musk, his enemies and allies, and his far-right politics.
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
In Olympia, Riefenstahl translates these noxious ideas to film, almost verbatim.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
Asked if President Donald Trump believes the attack in Qatar — a mediator in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas — undermines the ongoing negotiations, Leavitt reread the president’s statement verbatim.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Inserting it into a resume verbatim and leaving it just like that, is lazy.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
In Olympia, Riefenstahl translates these noxious ideas to film, almost verbatim.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
Asked if President Donald Trump believes the attack in Qatar — a mediator in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas — undermines the ongoing negotiations, Leavitt reread the president’s statement verbatim.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Inserting it into a resume verbatim and leaving it just like that, is lazy.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbatim
Adverb
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Anyone with information in the case is asked to call the CMPD Homicide Unit at 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a detective.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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The committee spent $40,000 for tickets, meals, lodging and transportation for a three-day stay in Las Vegas during the event, according to campaign finance records, paying Super Bowl beer sponsor Anheuser-Busch directly.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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This article was updated to more accurately reflect the author’s views.—
Cristina Palacios,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2026
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The plays were eerily similar, with junior guards Danny Mikuta and Carter Coviello and senior forward Andrew Hoffmann sending short passes to Martin, who launched shots instantly and accurately.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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When the bartender turned to take my order, something stopped me, not a thought exactly, but something like it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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As to what exactly will be available for the fans to purchase, LA28 officials wouldn’t say on Tuesday.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Verbatim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbatim. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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