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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 yes
used to express agreement
"Are you calling me a liar?" "Exactly."
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Recent Examples of exactly
That nine year window overlaps almost exactly with the stretch when treatment offers the most protection for brain health, so the delay carries real cost.
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Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
It’s been exactly 61 years and one day since the NFL awarded Atlanta and original owner Rankin Smith the franchise that would become the Falcons.
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Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
After separating in 1992, Diana’s divorce from Prince Charles was finalized on August 28, 1996—almost exactly one year before her death.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Such simplicity is exactly why the bolster is so well-suited to Goldblum’s nap room.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
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Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
It’s been exactly 61 years and one day since the NFL awarded Atlanta and original owner Rankin Smith the franchise that would become the Falcons.
—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
After separating in 1992, Diana’s divorce from Prince Charles was finalized on August 28, 1996—almost exactly one year before her death.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Such simplicity is exactly why the bolster is so well-suited to Goldblum’s nap room.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exactly
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Well, Ariana seems to remember, whereas Hudson is determined to just undo the breakup and pretend like none of it ever happened.
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Now that the news is out, ENHYPEN is doing more than just showing up for a panel.
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Seems like far too many appreciate this type of corruption, and making money on SM for lies, is precisely that.
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The other six in ten are precisely the population boreout draws from.
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However, the records do not identify Swift or Kelce and do not reveal if the event is directly connected to the couple.
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Add chunk oak firewood or oak smoking chunks directly onto the hot coals.
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There are no strictly kiddie rides, and some rides, like the high-flying Swings Over Del Mar and Bello Bay Cruise will thrill any age.
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The Redken Symposium wasn’t all strictly business—in addition to the opening night kick off, there was a Redken Bash on the final evening.
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He's played with some incredible guards and centers throughout his 10-year career, but none quite like Maxey, Edgecombe and Embiid.
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Princess Diana has long been the subject of exhibitions—but maybe never one quite like this.
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The answer is yes, and the computer proved it, controversially, by checking 1,936 cases in a way no human could realistically verify.
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The strange answer to that is yes, but not really.
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Go wine tasting right in town, or do your research and drive the Nevada County foothill roads to a few local wineries with pretty tasting rooms.
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According to Jackson’s account, Fong said her father, the village headman, removed large pieces of wreckage from the crash site and organized the burial of McKinney’s body right there.
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All the President’s Men' (1976) Not only an American classic, but likely the only movie where a close-up of a busy typewriter is a perfectly satisfying ending.
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Cheesy, salty, and perfectly spicy, these Southern favorites will be the first snack snatched up at your gathering.
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“Exactly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exactly. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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