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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 yes
used to express agreement
"Are you calling me a liar?" "Exactly."
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Recent Examples of exactly
But that’s exactly how the night climaxed on Friday (March 27) when the uncanny Argentine duo CA7RIEL y Paco Amoroso took over Canvas on 10th in Chelsea, New York to perform their electrifying new album, Free Spirits, for the first time.
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2026
The hottest regions lined up exactly with where auroral energy enters the atmosphere.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Ensure the names on your ID and Social Security card match exactly.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
But as these reports show, that's exactly what scammers are counting on.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2026
The hottest regions lined up exactly with where auroral energy enters the atmosphere.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Ensure the names on your ID and Social Security card match exactly.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
But as these reports show, that's exactly what scammers are counting on.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exactly
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Their facility would use just 2% of a hyperscaler’s power and occupy about 2% as much space, according to the company.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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That just felt so, almost traumatizing to even imagine.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Gray made the trip precisely for this sort of fun.—
Joe Davidson
March 27,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The board said the Alert Act now addresses its recommendation to require all aircraft flying around busy airports to have key locator systems that would allow the pilots to know more precisely where the traffic around them is flying.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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An additional five one-bedroom tents are situated directly on the beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The bill is now being considered on the Senate floor and would still allow buyers to purchase pets directly from breeders or adopt them from rescues and shelters.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Buahan is strictly adults-only and won’t welcome guests below 18 years of age.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those living with Type 2 diabetes tend to have coverage through insurance, while those looking to use GLP-1s strictly for weight loss have a harder time finding coverage.—
Kate Tully Ellsworth,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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No restaurant does classic Roman quite like Piatto Romano, a cluttered trattoria smack dab in the middle of Testaccio.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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At the start of the year, Jacob Elordi sat on the Jimmy Kimmel sofa to promote Wuthering Heights, wearing a pair of off-white Bottega Veneta loafers that were not quite ballet flats, but ascribed to this hybrid style (though many users compared them to ballet flats online).—
Jack Stanley,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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The moves come as the CFTC seeks to solidify its claim as the sole regulator of prediction markets, which allow users to make yes-or-no wagers on the outcome of events including elections and sports games.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Cboe says it is focused on financial contracts rather than sports betting and is launching a more nuanced new version of the simple yes-or-no prediction-market offerings, aiming to attract cerebral young traders who could graduate to its traditional options products.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Brazil went right back down the pitch and earned a penalty kick after Endrick came together with defender Josip Sutalo.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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The ball rolled right to Maura Hayes for the easy score in front of the net.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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From this spot on the waterfront, you'll be perfectly positioned for a long walk westward from Old Montreal along the Lachine Canal to the Atwater Market in St-Henri.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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In another picture, the four federal employees sitting next to Noem are out of focus, while Noem is perfectly in focus, sporting an ICE ball cap with the agency’s new logo.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Exactly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exactly. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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