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as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
an accurate count of the number of people coming to the wedding reception
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as in true
following an original exactly
an accurate translation of the original story
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as in precise
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
an accurate thermometer accurate measurements
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Recent Examples of accurate
Our residents were given accurate information, meaningful opportunities to engage, and a lawful referendum.
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Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
Moore is poised, accurate, throws a catchable deep ball, and has shown the ability to make plays outside of the pocket.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Had the country remained coalesced around the accurate original understanding of January 6—that American citizens had been lied to about the 2020 election by the president and had attempted to sack the Capitol partly at his instigation—Webster might have been forced into a reckoning.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Brands and retailers must also ensure accurate product descriptions.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accurate
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Amazon’s listings, automatically generated by an experimental artificial intelligence tool, didn’t always correspond to the correct product in Burzio’s inventory.—
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Most importantly, recipients should ensure their banking details are correct and up to date before requesting or receiving a transfer.—
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This is especially true for plants that are marginally hardy in your area, as well as common perennials like woodland phlox, lamb’s ear, and hardy geraniums.—
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Fellow true freshman Joshua Moore should be in line for a bigger role next season as well.—
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The engine, freed from its hook by a sudden hard, precise kick, quickly sank into the river, pulling the cord tight and dragging the foreman underwater.—
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The company presented Adam, a full-sized humanoid designed for dynamic mobility, alongside Adam-U, a data-collection and training platform focused on precise motion capture and manipulation.—
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In the first half, the defensive activity and competitive spirit were far better against the league’s best team, a night after Miami came up woefully short in both of those areas against the league’s worst team.—
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Despite being given three power plays in the first, the B’s were not good at all on the man advantage.—
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From the upscale shopping paradise of Bal Harbor to the authentic cultures of Little Havana and Little Haiti, and the contemporary art scene of the Design District, the destination offers a variety of experiences.—
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The video quickly went viral, reaching over 2 million views with many viewers assuming the image was authentic.—
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Blending Sufi classics, absurdist dreams, careful mathematical calculations and lyrical narratives, Ismailov invents an ingenious transnational poetics of love and longing for the digital age.—
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Einstein himself viewed it as a mathematical curiosity that likely had no physical meaning, but others disagreed.—
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Although the venue’s exact location within Victoria Park is yet to be finalized, early studies by an an independent panel suggested that the stadium would occupy between 12% and 13% of its land.—
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The data below doesn’t include exact employee counts and is based on the most recent reports.—
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
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These soft and chewy treats are the result of dozens of careful recipe tests.—
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“Accurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accurate. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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