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as in just
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
we will meet at exactly six o'clock
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as in directly
in the same words
a plagiarism suit alleging that one historian had copied large segments of another's text exactly
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as in strictly
without any relaxation of standards or precision
follow the rules exactly and you won't get into trouble
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as in quite
to a full extent or degree
she listened to the advice, then did exactly what she wanted to anyway
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as in okay
used to express agreement
"Are you calling me a liar?" "Exactly."
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Recent Examples of exactly
More research is needed to determine exactly how metformin may or may not help to reduce skin cancer risk.
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Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
Republican leaders must now agree on exactly what will make it into Trump’s first legislative package.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
For blemishes or pigmentation around the face, Pena recommends matching your skin tone exactly to seamlessly conceal imperfections.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
On February 14, 2025, HBO announced exactly who is coming back in an Instagram.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2025
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Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
Republican leaders must now agree on exactly what will make it into Trump’s first legislative package.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
For blemishes or pigmentation around the face, Pena recommends matching your skin tone exactly to seamlessly conceal imperfections.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
On February 14, 2025, HBO announced exactly who is coming back in an Instagram.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exactly
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The order comes just days after Trump’s heated exchange with Zelensky in the Oval Office.—
Glenn Thrush,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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The family-friendly outing comes just days after the 52-year-old Argo star — fresh off his split from estranged wife Jennifer Lopez — and his son sat courtside at the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game at L.A.'s Crypto.com Arena on Thursday.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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But what’s been long hidden is its supermassive black hole that likely lies at its center, although its exact location is still not precisely known.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Probably lying on its side Beyond that, Crain and the rest of the company, including its chief executive, Steve Altemus, could not precisely say what happened.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Supreme Court’s ruling Tuesday stemmed directly from Sneed’s testimony, the sole evidence linking Glossip, the motel’s manager, to the killing.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ultimately, the decision is up to the scarlet princes — not even the Holy Spirit is believed to influence their decision directly, only to guide them.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Many of these movies no longer feel quite so shocking, their tropes now absorbed into mainstream horror.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2025
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Eric was also quite magnetic, especially with women, which was always a bit mysterious.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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According to a new study on Black business in America, South Florida saw the second highest increase in the number of new Black businesses during that time, right behind the Atlanta metropolitan area.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2025
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Kansas City built 77,000 homes between 1932 to 1964, right after the Great Depression.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2025
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Gaga’s focus on art is perfectly fitting for Libra’s charming aesthetic.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Instead, use a spoon to break it into perfectly imperfect pieces.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appétit,
7 Mar. 2025
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Given everything that transpired on Friday, or given the lack of anything to put it more accurately, Vancouver’s trade deadline paralysis on Friday served to turn up the pressure on the organization down the stretch.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Less information is available about them online, so AI systems may have less data to represent them accurately to recruiters.—
David Paffenholz,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The best way to reach the area is by using the London Underground, with Leicester Square, Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus, and Tottenham Court Road stations all within easy walking distance of most theaters.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, Warren, Jonas, and White could all be counted among The Last Five Years’ most ardent fans—people for whom Brown’s portrait of love, loss, and the vagaries of creative ambition has long resonated.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Exactly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exactly. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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