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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
Arpon Basu, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
And at that point, why quibble over which exact rules got broken?
—Kelsey Piper, Vox, 28 Mar. 2025
Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2025
But several of his colleagues expressed disapproval, saying the fifth-term lawmaker missed an opportunity to exact concessions from Republicans.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
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Flyers general manager Daniel Brière used that exact term just prior to this game in expressing his belief that his team would now start growing.
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Lander’s disclosures only offer ranges as opposed to exact dollar figures, but his campaign confirmed Monday the tenant at his Park Slope property paid him $1,625 per month in 2020, 2021 and 2022, tallying up to $19,500 per year.
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What Happens Next If Morgan is correct, Harry's standing in the broader royal family may be worse than previously thought.—
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From a technical standpoint, McCartney said, Rich might have been correct.—
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Each has its strengths, and sometimes, a brow pen is the key to achieving a more precise, natural finish.—
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The precise impact of the cuts is not immediately clear, but changes could be coming as soon as this fall.—
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Lack Of Centralized Business Registries: Unlike other Western countries, Canada’s federal and provincial governments typically do not maintain accurate, structured and accessible business registries.—
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There's a free in-app voice transcription feature too, which is just as accurate as the pricier, stand-alone software out there.—
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The Pre Wash Scalp Oil is also infused with amber, cashmere musk, lemon and mandarin leaving a subtle fragrance that’s equal parts cozy and sparkling.—
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In the Hollywood Hills home designed for Netflix executive Peter Friedlander, Gille Mills establishes a subtle, playful sensibility that seeks visual harmony.—
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When sunsets and earthquakes and birth and death are reduced to mathematical equations and scientific and medical explanations, wonder and awe can easily disappear.—
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The exhibit traces its origin to a mathematical puzzle published in a 1902 newspaper.—
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Musk and his hacker minions have blown into departments, demanding access to highly sensitive data in pursuit of finding waste, fraud, and abuse—often making cuts and promoting the reductions before fully understanding what was going on.—
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The Time for Action Is Now Every new era of warfare demands institutional reinvention.—
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Meanwhile, residents across Connecticut live with among the highest energy costs in the nation, and fears of inflation as tariffs are imposed, federal agencies face closure and massive numbers of federal workers lose their jobs.—
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As played by the game's Laura Bailey, Abby is imposing and very muscular.—
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He’s accused of extorting and defrauding a 72-year-old Newton woman out of more than $480,000.—
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Several public schools reported days ago that they were being extorted by criminals, prompting them to propose virtual classes, according to state television station TV Perú.—
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“Exact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exact. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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