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Recent Examples of specialized
Especially in rural areas, PBS stations are the only outlets providing coverage for local events, for example high school sports, local history and culture content, candidate debates at every level of the election ballot and specialized agricultural news.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
The 1980 Toyota Celica driven by Karen Schepers, a 23-year-old Elgin woman missing since 1983, was found Monday night at the bottom of the Fox River by divers using specialized sonar equipment.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Professionals with diverse skill sets typically experience shorter unemployment during industry disruptions than those with highly specialized, sector-specific abilities.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
This type of workout can be done independently or using a specialized piece of equipment called a reformer.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
The 1980 Toyota Celica driven by Karen Schepers, a 23-year-old Elgin woman missing since 1983, was found Monday night at the bottom of the Fox River by divers using specialized sonar equipment.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Professionals with diverse skill sets typically experience shorter unemployment during industry disruptions than those with highly specialized, sector-specific abilities.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
This type of workout can be done independently or using a specialized piece of equipment called a reformer.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialized
Adjective
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The remaining three are covers that hold special places in his heart.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2025
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For Cheng, the former captain, the Hong Kong Sevens will always hold a special place – with its sea of costumes and unmatched sense of fun.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Yet, with the funding freeze, these programs are now severely limited.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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The research on gum chewing and microplastics is still limited—these two papers effectively represent analysis of just two people’s post-chew saliva—but gum chewing has also been correlated with higher urine levels of phthalates, plastic-softening chemicals that are known endocrine disruptors.—
Hannah Seo,
The Atlantic,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Newsmax attorneys also made a technical argument that Dominion has sued the wrong company.—
Maddy Lauria,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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There’s also the issue known as compatibility, where many drivers are finding their batteries are not being charged because of technical incompatibility between their vehicles and some public charging stations.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The 24-year-old is a pending restricted free agent.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Crevier will be a restricted free agent, so every minute of ice time counts.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Instructions may vary based on the specific medication.—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
22 Mar. 2025
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Former admissions officers frequently remind students that college isn't about landing at a specific school.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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New esoteric spiritual movements had begun sweeping across Europe.—
Jay Cheshes,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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While the issue may seem esoteric, the impact is anything but.—
Seth Joseph,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Specialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialized. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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