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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
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
However, Ultraman is simple-minded and purely exists to follow Luthor's directions, down to the exact attack moves his handler shouts into his earpiece during fights.
—EW.com, 14 July 2025
Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 8 July 2025
Victims and first responders may suffer physical injuries from natural disasters, such as floods, but psychologists and disaster experts say such events can also exact a heavy mental health toll – and the resources to address that cost may not always be available.
—Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 8 July 2025
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Adjective
Simply hang your bag from the handheld scale, and its digital screen will display its exact weight.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
However, Ultraman is simple-minded and purely exists to follow Luthor's directions, down to the exact attack moves his handler shouts into his earpiece during fights.
—EW.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
Alzheimer’s and dementia of all kinds, as well as slow-moving but debilitating and painful diseases like multiple sclerosis, ALS and Parkinson’s, take years to exact their vicious tolls, and thus do not make the compassionate cut.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 8 July 2025
Victims and first responders may suffer physical injuries from natural disasters, such as floods, but psychologists and disaster experts say such events can also exact a heavy mental health toll – and the resources to address that cost may not always be available.
—Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exact
Adjective
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Those who bet on Shohei Ohtani to get the first hit of the game were correct.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Even if this prediction turns out to be correct, though, the economy will have lagged behind during the first half of the year.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The switch-over will make the robots lighter and more damage-resistant, with more precise control over their movements.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Along with other adjustments made with tools like Photoshop, the end result is a shockingly precise view of the galaxy—the yellow mist around the spiral is actually tens of thousands of stars.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Even with label checks, the actual caffeine content may not always be accurate, Wick added.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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Those descriptors are accurate enough, as the band themselves have been upfront and proud about their influences: Lucinda Williams, Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young, Bill Callahan, the Beatles.—
Leah Lu,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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They are intended to reduce trauma to the scalp, may contribute to smoother recovery, and are designed to help achieve subtle, natural-looking outcomes.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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The property’s subtle musical motif reminds guests of its beginnings as a radio station, while the sunset libations at its Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar draw a regular crowd.—
Katie Strasberg Rousso,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Indeed, by using the same mathematical tools provided by Einstein's theory, scientists created new models that showed the universe was, in fact, dynamic and evolving.—
Rob Coyne,
Space.com,
13 July 2025
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But by sophomore year, Williams was struggling to keep up in courses that emphasized mathematical rigor over intuition.—
Ben Brubaker,
Wired News,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Advertisement Hamas, meanwhile, has vowed not to disband and is demanding a full withdrawal of the Israel Defense Force (IDF) from Gaza.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
7 July 2025
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Our hope is that this data not only inspires, but demands more intentional hiring, marketing and investment in Black women.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 July 2025
Verb
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For months, Trump had threatened, but held off on, imposing new sanctions against Russia's oil industry.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
14 July 2025
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Several communities — including Highland Park, Schaumburg, Glen Ellyn and Lombard — have recently imposed age limits on riders, while Burr Ridge has banned e-scooters from its streets.—
Paulina Czupryna,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Ashe imagined a hypothetical scenario in which the school’s security force became like Haiti’s notorious secret police, the Tonton Macoute, whose officers not only threatened newspaper reporters, but also assaulted, extorted and tortured innocent citizens.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Gangs have long extorted businesses in the neighborhood and terrorized everyone else — including immigrants.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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“Exact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exact. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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