1
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
Martin did not specify which pardons were under review, but his remarks suggest the Trump administration could challenge or investigate the legality of some of Biden’s final clemency decisions before leaving office in January.
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2025
That typically indicates a midseason launch but NBC has not specified when the series will premiere.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Part of the law specified several reforms at the NRC.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 9 May 2025
The agency said chapters of the report underwent peer review but did not specify who reviewed it.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2025
That typically indicates a midseason launch but NBC has not specified when the series will premiere.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Part of the law specified several reforms at the NRC.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 9 May 2025
The agency said chapters of the report underwent peer review but did not specify who reviewed it.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specify
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The city is also the cradle of Puerto Rican salsa, the birthplace of the late ‘60s and ‘70s Latin music revolution defined by legends such as the Fania All Stars.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
20 May 2025
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Sentenced as a young adult to 60 years behind bars, Maurice’s story could have ended there, defined forever by one devastating moment.—
Elizabeth Hinton,
Hartford Courant,
20 May 2025
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But then, on May 2nd, the White House released its final budget proposal, which didn’t mention Head Start at all.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
10 May 2025
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Harbaugh mentioned two other undrafted free agents who popped on film: Kansas receiver Luke Grimm and Iowa State tight end Stevo Klotz.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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If passed chronic pain where an opioid would otherwise be prescribed would be among the newly eligible medical conditions.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2025
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Even more voters, 77%, opposed schools being able to prescribe hormone blockers to children without parental consent.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
15 May 2025
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Two big footwear stocks The Wall Street Journal reports, citing people familiar, that Dick’s Sporting Goods is getting close to buying Foot Locker .—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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The civil fraud investigation is looking into the company's practices for recording diagnoses that trigger extra payments to its Medicare Advantage plans, the WSJ said, citing people familiar with the matter.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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He's also noticed that workers often shovel coal in bouts, working hard in teams of two or three, and then all taking breaks together.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
18 May 2025
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Dempsey-Beggs’ boss noticed her nervousness and pulled her aside, asking what the alarm was.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
18 May 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,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2025
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If most discussions are dominated by a few voices, or if disagreement is rare, that may indicate low psychological safety—regardless of what survey responses say.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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For now, the following three attractions are excluded: Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry Mine-Cart Madness Dragon Racer’s Rally Guests should note that the free Express Passes included with stays at select Universal Orlando resorts may not be used at Epic Universe.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The Tech Transparency Project noted this in 2024 and May 2025, indicating ongoing issues.—
Ashley Belanger – May 15,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2025
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The Daily Mail also quoted McLaughlin, a Trump appointee under Noem as an assistant DHS secretary, as being totally supportive.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Officials who run a half-dozen public media stations spoke to NPR News for this story on condition they not be quoted, citing the sensitivity of the moment.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
15 May 2025
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“Specify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specify. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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