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as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
maybe I wasn't being very exact when I said I had done it a million times—but it sure seemed like it
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as in precise
being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent
the exact number of passengers on that airplane was 147
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as in accurate
following an original exactly
an exact replica of an aircraft flown by the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II
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as in subtle
made or done with extreme care and accuracy
the company stresses that its optical telescopes are exact instruments and should not be handled as toys
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as in mathematical
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
in order for the blind to fit properly, we must have the exact measurements of the window
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as in to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
every war inevitably exacts the greatest sacrifice possible from some of the nation's best and brightest
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as in to impose
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
vowed to exact a heavy fine from any hockey player engaging in such outrageous behavior on the ice
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Recent Examples of exact
Joe Otterson, Variety, 28 May 2025
The revival will take place at a Shubert theater, with the exact dates and theater to be announced at a later date.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 9 May 2025
Choose wisely, then head northeast, through Maria Hernandez Park, to the local roasting facility of La Cabra, an exacting Danish coffee company that also has a couple of outposts in downtown Manhattan.
—Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 9 May 2025
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Adjective
Catlett will star as Levon Brooks, though exact character details remain under wraps.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 28 May 2025
The revival will take place at a Shubert theater, with the exact dates and theater to be announced at a later date.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
Verb
The extraordinary human cost, the overall ferocity, and the seemingly endless fighting have exacted a quiet toll on the population.
—Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 9 May 2025
Choose wisely, then head northeast, through Maria Hernandez Park, to the local roasting facility of La Cabra, an exacting Danish coffee company that also has a couple of outposts in downtown Manhattan.
—Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exact
Adjective
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In the Notify field, verify that your email address is correct.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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That included two — Matt G. and Gaurav A. — who only had Carolina left on their entry, meaning they were guaranteed a correct answer.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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No human prompts are needed with agentic AI, and each agent can be set to target precise goals.—
Tom Dunlop,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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That is the precise formula the Pacers had used defensively to eradicate the Milwaukee Bucks and Cavs and push the Knicks to the brink of elimination.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Forecasts will become less accurate in time, with people getting less lead time when inclement weather may impact their daily lives.—
Bryan Karrick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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The family secrets were subtle but pervasive, reverberating not just through this nuclear family, but also across generations.—
Susan Walter
June 6,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
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For games that ran mostly fine on the original Switch, the upgrades are more subtle but still impressive.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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In this model, miners compete to solve complex mathematical puzzles, and the first to succeed earns the right to add the next block to the chain.—
Tomer Niv,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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While quantum theory seems to allow it, physicists have had difficulty finding a mathematical description of a paraparticle that works.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Wired News,
25 May 2025
Verb
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While Venis, Randall and Hugo hold firm that no one should slow down technological advancement just to prevent people from using it for evil, the government and the media begin demanding that Venis step up and solve the problem.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
31 May 2025
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The Hillsborough Family Support Group spent decades demanding further investigations take place.—
Julia Andersen,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Yesterday, a Manhattan federal judge barred the U.S. Department of Transportation from retaliating against the MTA over its decision to continue imposing congestion pricing tolls, despite a federal directive to shut down the program.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
28 May 2025
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After deliberating for parts of three days during the punishment phase of the trial, some jurors told the Tribune the decision to impose the death penalty had been a difficult one.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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He should have been arrested right then and there for the FBI for trying to extort Natalie's mother.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, then alleged in a legal filing that Lively was attempting to extort a statement of support from Swift.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2025
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“Exact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exact. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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