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
Second, the Court specified that such review must be filed through a habeas corpus petition.
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Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
Through the deal, Influence also said that it’s invested in Khaled’s music catalog, though the company didn’t specify the financial details of that investment.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2025
Police did not specify whether all the injuries were gunshot wounds.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
In her account posted on Wednesday, April 9, the woman — who does not specify her own age — explained that a 17-year-old family member gave birth to her first baby the previous day.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
Through the deal, Influence also said that it’s invested in Khaled’s music catalog, though the company didn’t specify the financial details of that investment.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2025
Police did not specify whether all the injuries were gunshot wounds.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
In her account posted on Wednesday, April 9, the woman — who does not specify her own age — explained that a 17-year-old family member gave birth to her first baby the previous day.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specify
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So, how exactly do brands arrive at the perfect shade to define the year ahead?—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2025
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Non-discrimination practices were defined as interventions like diversity training.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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In his on-air rebuke, Pelley was clear to mention that CBS had not killed any stories about the Trump administration or its effect on Americans’ lives in the past few months.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2025
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Increasingly, he was mentioned as a candidate for national office.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Second, providers must be able to order tests and prescribe therapies if a caregiver needs them.—
Rebecca T Brown,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2025
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Our laws exist to prescribe the bounds in which the government can operate.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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For example, Lee cites a client who put butterfly wallpaper in the entryway closet where her kids store their coats and shoes.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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At the time, Thompson cited her mental health as one of the factors that contributed to her decision.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Turn Overcoming Fear Into A Daily Game Make it into a game to notice your vulnerabilities and find your courage.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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After his College Hill debut, his skin cleared up and people noticed.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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McFarland claimed 2,000 tickets were available for the festival, but shared permits indicated that only space for 250 people had been obtained.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The number could be even higher − the database notes that several universities did not indicate the amount of visas that had been revoked.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Several tasters noted that this cake had an authentic, buttery taste.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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There is often a wide variation in the price quoted for the same services by different reps.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Justice Department quoted the Cybertrucks to be worth $105,485 and $107,485.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Specify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specify. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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