Close and Exacting

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Close adjective - Having little space between items or parts.

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Exacting and close are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Exacting" instead an adjective "Close".

Nearby Words: closed, closeness, closing, closely, closure

Exacting adjective - Not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards.

Usage example: the prep school's exacting standards for admission

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Close and exacting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Close" instead an adjective "Exacting".

Nearby Words: exact, exactness, exaction, exacted

In "Blind Mans Bluff", Nick comes extremely close to exacting one of these on Brenda and the rest of the Angels when Brenda gloats about one of her teammates torturing Ellis to death.

Source: Roaring Rampage Of Revenge / Fan Fic
Be it exacting some revenge, rescuing his loved ones, restoring his country's honor, or killing him, you must bring his story to a close.

Source: So You Want To / Write A Conspiracy Theory

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