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as in to define
to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly
the document specifies precisely how you may use the information it contains
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as in to mention
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
police reports didn't specify the model of car the robbers were driving
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Recent Examples of specify
Durbin did not specify how the whistleblowers learned that information.
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Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Feb. 2025
The Inspector General Act specifies all are appointed without regard to political affiliation and solely based on integrity and demonstrated ability in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, law, management analysis, public administration or investigations.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2025
The document does not specify which Tesla model, but the electric Cybertruck, which has a body of high-strength stainless steel, would be the most suitable vehicle.
—Jack Ewing, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Miller declined to specify the amount for which Gammel is suing.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2025
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Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Feb. 2025
The Inspector General Act specifies all are appointed without regard to political affiliation and solely based on integrity and demonstrated ability in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, law, management analysis, public administration or investigations.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2025
The document does not specify which Tesla model, but the electric Cybertruck, which has a body of high-strength stainless steel, would be the most suitable vehicle.
—Jack Ewing, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Miller declined to specify the amount for which Gammel is suing.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specify
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Politics defines which grants get funded and what gets attention.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
25 Feb. 2025
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The British duo’s songs were also defined by emotional catharsis, drawing on childhood trauma and nightmares to produce big, hooky synth pop anthems that quickly took over the charts in the U.K., and eventually the rest of the world.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
25 Feb. 2025
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Reid mentioned Swift while speaking to Mike Florio and Chris Simms at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine for NFL on NBC.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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In other police matters, the sheriff briefly mentioned LVMPD’s new wellness clinic.—
Liam Hibbert | The Center Square Contributor,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
27 Feb. 2025
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With even his sporadic shortness of breath seemingly more a psychological symptom than anything else, the doctor simply prescribes some restful time off — an order that Munir takes as a prompt for an unhurried suicide mission.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
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These medications may be prescribed for other conditions under the supervision of a healthcare provider.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2025
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In the divorce filing, obtained by Fox News Digital, Alba cited irreconcilable differences and listed Dec. 27, 2024, as the date of separation.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
19 Feb. 2025
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There’s a didactic, Brechtian structure to the movie — Brecht is cited several times in the dialogue — in which Jude asks the viewer to question what the death of Ion means in a society wracked by rampant capitalism, racist nationalism and religious extremism.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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But in the past two years, users have begun to notice advertisements for the casino taking up a sizable amount of space online.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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Upon following up with the participants two weeks later, Rodriguez noticed that those who practiced cognitive reappraisal writing tasks experienced significantly less conflict, aggression and disagreements in their romantic relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Asthmatic respiratory crisis indicates the pope struggled to maintain a sufficient oxygen level when breathing on his own, according to medical experts.—
Phoebe Natanson,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Research indicates that relationship satisfaction tends to decrease between the ages of 20 and 40, reaching a low point around age 40.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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Mulberry noted that China is the source of over 70% of the household and generic non-food products that Great Value sells such as electronics, accessories, plastic food containers and sporting goods.—
Siddharth Cavale,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Richards — who, her children note, has always attempted to to shield them from their dad's headline-making antics — is on good terms with her ex-husband these days.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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To back up that point, the Department quoted from the court’s decision last year on presidential immunity in which a majority of justices said courts can’t examine the president’s actions related to powers the Constitution gave exclusively to the president.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Harris’ email quotes the GAO’s finding that 74% of the overpayments, or $175 billion, went to people who are dead or no longer eligible for government assistance.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Specify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specify. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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