as in special
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Recent Examples of specialized
This multifunctional bag includes specialized pockets for diapers, wipes, and even an insulated spot for bottles, maintaining their ideal temperature.
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
Additionally, if a child has a disability, developmental disorder, or other unique needs, parents may face extra costs—especially if their child requires specialized schooling or services, says Rivera.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 20 Feb. 2025
But residents also need more specialized help to find housing and apply for disaster aid.
—Nichole Wissman, The Conversation, 18 Feb. 2025
Additionally, the judge stated that Treasury records from the Bureau of Fiscal Services can only be accessed by specialized civil servants who need them as part of their jobs.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
Additionally, if a child has a disability, developmental disorder, or other unique needs, parents may face extra costs—especially if their child requires specialized schooling or services, says Rivera.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 20 Feb. 2025
But residents also need more specialized help to find housing and apply for disaster aid.
—Nichole Wissman, The Conversation, 18 Feb. 2025
Additionally, the judge stated that Treasury records from the Bureau of Fiscal Services can only be accessed by specialized civil servants who need them as part of their jobs.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialized
Adjective
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The special focused on Mal and King Ben (Mitchell Hope)’s nuptials.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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The show will feature special guests and a musical performance.—
Debbie Day,
EW.com,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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From a healthy business standpoint, the reality is capacity is somewhat constrained because there are a very limited number of shipyards, all currently based in Europe, that can actually deliver a medium or large-size cruise ship reliably for the market.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The intrigue: While far smaller and with limited service, Wilmington Airport ILG averages around $150, and airfare at Trenton-Mercer Airport — where Frontier is a major carrier — is around $152.—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Wondering about a team’s performance or a technical detail that caught your eye?—
Patrick Iversen,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Still, Musk has tried to keep technical talent in place, with the bulk of the layoffs in the Digital Service office focused on people in roles like designers, product managers, human resources and contracting staff, according to interviews with current and former staff.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Hofer is in the final year of a two-year, $1.55 million contract ($775,000 AAV) and will be a restricted free agent this summer with arbitration rights.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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For the Spurs, the distribution of opponents’ shot attempts in the restricted area dropped by five percentage points with Wembanyama on the floor.—
Shane Young,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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These ratings don't break down precisely when people are tuning in or specific listener demographics.—
Justin Kaufmann,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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Some concern over Tesla involves the company’s performance, while others are specific to Musk, who is spending much of his time in Washington D.C Consumers are also growing worried about the impact of Trump’s tariffs on the economy.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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However, this narrative framing device — which often loops back on itself, as a dreamlike film within the film — is merely an anchor for a more elliptical, esoteric narrative about personal and political history.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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The line out the door looked like diners waiting for tables — blue Dodgers hats, oversize vintage button-downs, esoteric diner T-shirts — but this was a crew of volunteer drivers who’d signed up on Instagram.—
Tejal Rao,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Specialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialized. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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