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you can't just copy the encyclopedia article verbatim for your report—that's plagiarism
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Recent Examples of verbatim
Sound-alike actors have been hired to bring the dialogue to life, but every line has been lifted verbatim from the data of Mats’ text chats.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2024
According to Leonardi, there were many other times when segments weren’t executed verbatim, with the talent going slightly off script.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2024
The mainstream media regularly report manufacturers’ data verbatim without comment.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
The sequel recalls almost every memorable moment from Beetlejuice, with several gags reproduced verbatim; Harry Belafonte musical cues and the depiction of the afterlife as a big DMV office are immediately familiar.
—Joshua Rivera, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2024
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2024
According to Leonardi, there were many other times when segments weren’t executed verbatim, with the talent going slightly off script.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2024
The mainstream media regularly report manufacturers’ data verbatim without comment.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
The sequel recalls almost every memorable moment from Beetlejuice, with several gags reproduced verbatim; Harry Belafonte musical cues and the depiction of the afterlife as a big DMV office are immediately familiar.
—Joshua Rivera, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbatim
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The bright moon will be directly overhead around midnight and then sink into the western horizon by sunrise, the Old Farmer’s Almanac said on its website.Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 11 Jan. 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.Helaine Williams, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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According to the company, this robot vacuum and mop, debuting at CES 2025, can accurately spot liquids and automatically rotate its body to tackle wet spills with its mopping pads.Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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Magnetic Fluid Drivers The magnetic fluid driver also features an aluminum diaphragm that’s exceptionally good at accurately reproducing high-resolution frequencies that provide a sense of focus for the soundstage, separating the instruments for a much clearer listening experience.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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That’s exactly the kind of high-risk, high-reward play that benefits an underdog.Jordan Brenner, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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An April 2024 report by Mott MacDonald, a design firm contracted for roadway projects, accounted for the possibility of a Ford F-150 truck turning onto Bourbon Street—exactly what occurred on New Year's Day.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Verbatim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbatim. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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