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Recent Examples of specialized
The former refers to structures designed to house specialized quantum computers.
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Diana Olick, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Leading the effort is the ATF National Response Team, a specialized rapid-response force that responds to the nation’s highest-profile bombings, explosions and arson, including the 9/11 World Trade Center attack and the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
The human brain is one of the most intricate organs, with billions of neurons arranged in highly specialized regions.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Johnson said while there will probably always be demand for workers with specialized skills in critical roles in most fields, health care is a sector where opportunities are not only for frontline workers.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
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Diana Olick, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Leading the effort is the ATF National Response Team, a specialized rapid-response force that responds to the nation’s highest-profile bombings, explosions and arson, including the 9/11 World Trade Center attack and the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
The human brain is one of the most intricate organs, with billions of neurons arranged in highly specialized regions.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Johnson said while there will probably always be demand for workers with specialized skills in critical roles in most fields, health care is a sector where opportunities are not only for frontline workers.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialized
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Our hearts are extra full this week 🥰 #DedicationNight featuring our stars’ special guests is TONIGHT - 8/7c on ABC and Disney+.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Overall, Venus in Libra will be a whimsical time to embrace our affections and aspirations for a select group of special people or one individual in particular.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
14 Oct. 2025
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In addition to starring in Wayward as a small-town cop suspicious of a local academy for troubled teens, Martin wrote for and executive produced the limited series.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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Infinite Outdoors and its sponsors — including the Mule Deer Foundation and the hunting gear company Primos — pay landowners to allow a limited number of people each day to pass for free through their property to enter public land.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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At just 17 years old at the time, Irwin delivered a standout season marked by emotional storytelling and technical precision.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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The second phase, which is expected to be completed in August 2028, will include a new auditorium, fine arts wing, cafeteria, career and technical education classrooms and a media center.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Under the new rules set to take effect later this year, five rare-earth elements were added to China’s existing list of seven other highly restricted rare-earth exports.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Ochoa, 40, was placed in a restricted housing unit while the case is under investigation, officials said.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Forgery is also about persuasion, and certain forgeries have specific attributes.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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Instead, they’re built for narrower, specialized tasks—and often shine in specific use cases.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Other of these esoteric features might actually be worth seeking out.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Oct. 2025
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Duran had published articles on Tan and his wealthy colleagues, like Balaji Srinivasan, a tech investor who was promoting an esoteric but stubbornly influential concept called the Network State.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Specialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialized. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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