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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
In the end, Max would not have lost a lot more, one point, exactly.
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Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 14 June 2025
Alcaraz now has five majors at the age of 22, same as Rafa Nadal did at exactly the same age.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 14 June 2025
More Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images That is exactly what NBA legend and analyst Charles Barkley believes.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
Meanwhile, ideal clients gather around content creators in your niche, hunting for insights exactly like yours.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 14 June 2025
Alcaraz now has five majors at the age of 22, same as Rafa Nadal did at exactly the same age.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 14 June 2025
More Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images That is exactly what NBA legend and analyst Charles Barkley believes.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
Meanwhile, ideal clients gather around content creators in your niche, hunting for insights exactly like yours.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exactly
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The remix featuring Kelly, along with Tank and Anthony Hamilton, is the one that just earned a new plaque from the RIAA.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Keep scrolling to check out my 10 go-to beach essentials, with prices starting at just $9.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Rather, the company designs AI chips, or more precisely, graphics processing units.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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Algorithmic efficiency, which precisely measures an algorithm's time and memory usage, is key to developing AI models that can handle larger datasets and run faster with significantly less energy.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The president recognizes them as engines of regional prosperity whose success directly benefits American industry.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
semafor.com,
4 June 2025
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The Daily News and our colleagues in the press have been asking lots of questions and getting some answers which have been published, but voters deserve to hear directly from the men and women who would be mayor for the next four years.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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It’s been quite a year for Kathy Bates and Billy Bob Thornton, who both lead hit shows.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
15 June 2025
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While that is quite close to the FOMC’s target, it was dragged down by a decline in energy prices.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Specifically, leadership effectiveness showed significant relationships with key metrics, including: CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.—
Joseph Folkman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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And this affected the plants, the animals, all of the life in this area, which luckily this cave is sort of right at a crossroads of these intersecting changes.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
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This wisdom applies perfectly to brands seeking to connect with young consumers.—
Rupert Lee-Browne,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Her ensemble featured a simple yet striking little black dress with a semi-sheer bodice and a voluminous, inflated hemline, perfectly paired with dainty black mules and matching arm cuffs on both wrists.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
10 June 2025
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The spatial sound technology accurately replicates the acoustic environment of a professional studio using headphones, empowering creators to produce studio-quality mixes in any location.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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Testing must validate that sensors and data interfaces work accurately across various conditions.—
Maneesh Sharma,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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These actions all slow the growth of retirement savings as people need more liquidity.—
Christian Weller,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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And Trump accounts are all about setting up the next generation for success.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
9 June 2025
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“Exactly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exactly. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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