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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
If the fuel door or owner’s manual specifies 87 octane, that is what the engine is designed to run on.
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John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
The feds did not specify the exact reason for the order, but Anthropic speculates that the directive may be related to a potential jailbreaking method for Fable 5.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 13 June 2026
The Police Department post did not specify where or when Vides was last seen, or why she is considered to be at risk.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
The aid agreement between Lee’s Summit, Kansas City and both police departments does not specify how many officers will be on loan to KCPD.
—Ilana Arougheti
june 12, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
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John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
The feds did not specify the exact reason for the order, but Anthropic speculates that the directive may be related to a potential jailbreaking method for Fable 5.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 13 June 2026
The Police Department post did not specify where or when Vides was last seen, or why she is considered to be at risk.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
The aid agreement between Lee’s Summit, Kansas City and both police departments does not specify how many officers will be on loan to KCPD.
—Ilana Arougheti
june 12, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specify
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British artist David Hockney, considered one of the most influential and defining figures in contemporary art, whose paintings captured the world in brilliant color, has died aged 88, his publicist announced Friday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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For cities and counties, population growth is universally seen as a metric that defines success.—
Christopher Briem,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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The same breakfast and lunch buffets are also served in the smaller bistro on Deck 8, which provides some excellent views of the surroundings—not to mention easy access to outdoor decks if wildlife is spotted during a meal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Obviously, there are a bunch of additional considerations that could significantly alter this story, and the researchers mention a few.—
Scott K. Johnson,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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However, complementary methods are not replacements for a treatment regimen prescribed by your doctor.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
12 June 2026
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For more stubborn or widespread infections, your doctor may prescribe an oral antifungal to clear things up faster.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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Jelly Roll listed the date of separation as May 9, and cited irreconcilable differences.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Another important technique cited by several panelists is designing systems that are effectively able to regulate each other.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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Conglomerates like Frito-Lay noticed when smaller indie pickle brands started to take off and Trader Joe’s quickly capitalized on the pickle craze with its private-label pickle offerings.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Maybe not an 8-year-old’s, but mom's best friend is the only one besides her husband who seemed to notice.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Authorities have said evidence indicated Wanner was kept alive for at least several days after she was kidnapped.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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As videos shared online Tuesday indicate, that work included a toxic chemical being being poured into the pool.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch noted their dissent and would have granted the state’s request to overturn the lower courts.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Any other hotel features worth noting?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The prices aren’t quoted but top-end C Seed ultra-luxury self-folding TVs are over US$400,000, so the Bugatti gogglebox could be approaching half a million.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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Reuters quoted two regional sources as saying the UAE had agreed to release a total of $10 billion, more than $3 billion of which had already been delivered.—
Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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“Specify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specify. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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