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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 okay
used to express agreement
"Are you calling me a liar?" "Exactly."
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Recent Examples of exactly
Well, Trump hijacked a corporate party, which hardly seemed like a vehicle for proletarian revolt, and did exactly that.
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David Brooks, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
The spontaneous injection of levity was exactly what Caldwell needed.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
For any that haven’t reached green, clicking the segment reveals exactly why and, in most cases, explains how to get a better score.
—PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
That’s exactly the kind of review a PR team’s hoping to bury.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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David Brooks, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
The spontaneous injection of levity was exactly what Caldwell needed.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
For any that haven’t reached green, clicking the segment reveals exactly why and, in most cases, explains how to get a better score.
—PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
That’s exactly the kind of review a PR team’s hoping to bury.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exactly
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The building is just a few blocks away from the brewery at 1625 Central Parkway, which is the main production brewery for Samuel Adams beers, according to the company.Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Stamper has said footage taken just before the shooting shows Stines using his own phone to make a call, then using the judge's phone to make a call.Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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Communicate precisely and move forward with enthusiasm.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The precisely contoured shell shape provides a very close fit through the instep, ankles, and heel, but with enough curvature to encompass—rather than crush—bony protrusions.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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And business leaders have been clear that those costs will likely get passed directly to their customers.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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About half of new wireless subscribers are signing on directly to the Boost network, but that share needs to grow.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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His mimicry of Satchmo, the baseline test all these shows must pass, really is quite impressive.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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Just like many areas that saw a surge of visitors seeking outdoor adventure during COVID, Sedona’s popularity—which was already quite high—soared further.Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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When drivers who kill rarely suffer any punishment more severe than a ticket and then get right back on the road.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Grizzlies were already without star guard Ja Morant, who hasn’t played since suffering pelvic muscle strains and subluxation (partial dislocation) in his right hip in last week’s matchup against the Lakers, Desmond Bane (strained right oblique) and GG Jackson (right foot surgery recovery).Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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In another old photo with a couple of deep scratches (below), the filter worked better, if not perfectly.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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The dish fits perfectly with Julia Rivera’s cooking style, which fuses her family’s Korean cuisine with other cuisines, like Mexican. Tokio, in Denver’s Ballpark district, also keeps cheesy ramen, Cremoso Diablo, on the menu.Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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Some professors hesitate to grade accurately because of student evaluations, which are often more negative for tough graders.Karin Klein, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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After six rounds the judge accurately guessed the number 89% of the time.Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Available in matte, shimmery, and metallic finishes, the eye tints have a multipurpose applicator: Use the fine side to apply the shadow like a liner, or the wide side for an all-over wash of color on the lids.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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Research, drafting pitch decks or synopses, that’s all good.Annika Pham, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Exactly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exactly. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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