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as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
an accurate count of the number of people coming to the wedding reception
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as in true
following an original exactly
an accurate translation of the original story
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as in precise
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
an accurate thermometer accurate measurements
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Recent Examples of accurate
Wasley Products was part of the Navstar orbiting satellite which worked within a cluster of 24 satellites to provide accurate navigational position for ships, land vehicles, people and aircraft to an accuracy of three feet.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
While success isn't guaranteed, debt collectors are often willing to discuss payment arrangements or settlements, particularly when borrowers come prepared with accurate information and realistic expectations.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Their predictions over more than four decades have proved to be accurate.
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Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
In more stable environments, success was often measured by the ability to build the most accurate plan at the outset and execute against it.
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Stephen MacFarlane,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
While success isn't guaranteed, debt collectors are often willing to discuss payment arrangements or settlements, particularly when borrowers come prepared with accurate information and realistic expectations.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Their predictions over more than four decades have proved to be accurate.
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Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
In more stable environments, success was often measured by the ability to build the most accurate plan at the outset and execute against it.
—
Stephen MacFarlane,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accurate
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Jevremovic sued him for defamation in December but a judge threw out the case, citing that it hadn’t been filed in the correct jurisdiction.
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Croatia still furious Despite the correct decision being made, Croatia manager Zlatko Dalić was far from happy, saying VAR had ruined the spirit of the game.
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This underscores how Apple's control over its devices, from hardware to software, limits true ownership and poses challenges for long-term digital preservation.
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If religion is corrupted by breaking down the wall of separation, much the same is true of the state.
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Researchers think this is because walking is a highly dynamic behaviour that requires precise timing across both sides of the body.
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Financial markets depend on precise timing to synchronize transactions.
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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Los Angeles stretches its NL West lead to 11 games and maintains MLB’s best record as Ohtani’s star power turns Sacramento’s nominal home crowd into a roaring Dodgers road show.
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His authentic character and fearlessness in the face of adversity will live on forever through this distinguished award.
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This authentic modeling is crucial for daughters to develop a healthy body image and break cycles of self-criticism.
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The same mathematical approach underpins platforms such as Instagram, a wet market for faces, on which users self-brand and sell themselves—and on which the most successful products are those which top the algorithmic charts.
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The musical metaphor is particularly apt because gravitational waves oscillate much like sound waves, allowing researchers to analyze them with many of the same mathematical tools.
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Miller’s exact dress from Debute London, which features a bustier top, lace trim, and a short hemline, is a great example of the details that turn the trend more contemporary, while still nodding to its nostalgic, charming nature.
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Essence is a founder standing in front of tens of thousands of the exact customers a corporate channel would have charged a fortune to reach and gatekept anyway.
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Determination and careful calculations — hold on, carry the 2 — are a must.
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Graduate students face lower federal limits and the loss of Grad PLUS, requiring careful financial planning.
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“Accurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accurate. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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