as in directly
in the same words
you don't have to record the professor's comments word for word in your notes
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Recent Examples of word for word
In response to airports refusing to air the video, DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin sent a statement to The Star that repeated, nearly word for word, Noem’s comments in the video and blamed Democrats for the shutdown.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025
The whole script was my story — my stand-up word for word.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
This not only reinforces clarity, but also reduces the reliance on employees having to scribble notes word for word to decode later.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Six months after they were hired, their performance review echoed that conversation almost word for word.
—Eli Rubel, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025
The whole script was my story — my stand-up word for word.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
This not only reinforces clarity, but also reduces the reliance on employees having to scribble notes word for word to decode later.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Six months after they were hired, their performance review echoed that conversation almost word for word.
—Eli Rubel, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for word for word
Adverb
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Wayfinding signage will direct you to the pedestrian bridge over the canal, which leads directly to Miami Freedom Park and Nu Stadium.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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There are over 50 types of mosquitoes in Minnesota, but Carlson said scientists can predict the population of cattail mosquitoes more accurately.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Jesse is upset that Michelle won’t talk to Lacy about what their relationship should be like, and Michelle says, quite accurately, that is not her job.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Word for word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/word%20for%20word. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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