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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
Police have not specified which two officers were shot.
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Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
Chinese state media did not specify whether Li directly responded to the fentanyl issue during the meeting.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
The article did not specify which of her sons lives there, but did say all of Jolie’s children reap the benefits.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
The spokesperson did not further specify where the funds were redirected to.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2025
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Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
Chinese state media did not specify whether Li directly responded to the fentanyl issue during the meeting.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
The article did not specify which of her sons lives there, but did say all of Jolie’s children reap the benefits.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
The spokesperson did not further specify where the funds were redirected to.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specify
Verb
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But their ability to play is also defined by the colleagues working inside them.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Her makeup followed the Gothic theme with dark smoky eyes and defined features.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
21 Mar. 2025
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But there’s no doubt that Jaclyn has taken it all a lot further by being so manipulative with Laurie, not to mention cheating on her husband.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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In his talk, Rasool spoke in academic language of the Trump administration’s crackdowns on diversity and equity programs and immigration and mentioned the possibility of a U.S. where white people soon would no longer be in the majority.—
Gerald Imray,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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They're often prescribed for more sensitive areas, such as the face.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
27 Mar. 2025
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In 2020, right around the start of COVID, Bader was prescribed Rybelsus, an off-label oral semaglutide medication, for her binging.—
Samhita Mukhopadhyay,
SELF,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The audit, cited by pro-Kremlin media outlet RBK, tracked more than 300 companies with annual revenues exceeding $12 million.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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In May 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended against using non-sugar sweeteners like sucralose for weight loss, citing evidence linking them to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, higher mortality and weight gain.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Retailers often anticipate a bump in sales around dividend time each year and even small businesses notice the uptick.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The new policy allows Ferbert to skip the time-consuming step of asking the council for permission in the form of a briefing session that must be scheduled days in advance and publicly noticed.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
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Property records indicate that a Rosemary Casarotti lived in Shasta County, California as of 2023, The Circle K where Casarotti purchased the winning ticket received $1 million for selling the jackpot-winning ticket.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Swerdlow noted that the affordable and public housing units in his buildings will be indistinguishable from the workforce apartments and that all residents will have access to amenities like gyms, gardens and swimming pools.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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Quinn noted several limitations in Heal the Bay’s data.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Recent reports have quoted defense officials confirming that this information at the time was classified.—
Dakota Rudesill,
The Conversation,
29 Mar. 2025
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Pursue guest posts on industry publications, quoted in other people’s articles, secure podcast appearances, find strategic partnerships.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Specify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specify. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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