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as in medications
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
quinine is a specific for malaria
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as in details
a single piece of information
although the speech was long on rhetoric and platitudinous generalities, it lacked specifics
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3
as in characteristics
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
the two submissions differ only in certain specifics
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Recent Examples of specifics
She's used to her dog demanding specifics and wanted to film it for others to see her rags-to-riches rescue's request.
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Creating an internal podcast exclusively for employees allows companies to delve deeper into organizational specifics and cultivate a unique sense of culture.
—Fatima Zaidi, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Billings finally gets the truth from Walker about what Knox and Shirley told her on the specifics of the Judge Meadows frame job.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Unlike traditional preparation methods, many of these tools focus on specifics like tone, pace and the clarity of your answers.
—Laura M. Labovich, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Depending on the specifics of the web solution, practically any action can be voice-controlled.
—Ilya Lashch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The truth about Manhattans is that the specifics are everything.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
The council noted that irrigation to serve agriculture accounts for about 70% of the nation’s groundwater withdrawals, but offered few specifics about how the federal government could encourage reductions in agricultural water use.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
The specifics of that darkness, however, did catch Sean Gunn off guard.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Creating an internal podcast exclusively for employees allows companies to delve deeper into organizational specifics and cultivate a unique sense of culture.
—Fatima Zaidi, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Billings finally gets the truth from Walker about what Knox and Shirley told her on the specifics of the Judge Meadows frame job.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Unlike traditional preparation methods, many of these tools focus on specifics like tone, pace and the clarity of your answers.
—Laura M. Labovich, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Depending on the specifics of the web solution, practically any action can be voice-controlled.
—Ilya Lashch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The truth about Manhattans is that the specifics are everything.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
The council noted that irrigation to serve agriculture accounts for about 70% of the nation’s groundwater withdrawals, but offered few specifics about how the federal government could encourage reductions in agricultural water use.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
The specifics of that darkness, however, did catch Sean Gunn off guard.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifics
Noun
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Medications Over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications called proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) can help treat and manage Barrett's esophagus.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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To prevent stress and sleep disruptions, avoid screens, and be mindful of the timing of your meals and medications.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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Deputy District Attorney David Jarman, who is prosecuting the case, said the facts support a second-degree murder charge.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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After all, science is about uncovering the facts.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In a worst case scenario, this could force Florida to tax essential needs such as food, medicines and rent.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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My fourth recommendation is to lock up your medicines, including over-the-counter pills.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Influences have a way of appearing, like family traits, in idiosyncratic details such as the turn of a head or position of a hand, but here the steps and styles have been stripped of attitude and etiquette, to their elemental forms.—
Jennifer Homans,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, leaders should look for traits such as initiative, adaptability and a willingness to learn, which are indicators of future success.—
Nilesh Parmar,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Specifics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifics. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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