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Recent Examples of specialized
The Florida Keys are known for drawing large species like swordfish, but landing one of this size requires specialized deep-sea techniques and is considered rare.
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Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Engineers rely on specialized materials to handle this heat while maintaining control and stability.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Co-created with professional mastering engineers, these headphones utilize a specialized carbon fiber dome driver to produce unparalleled sound clarity, while a quick three-minute charge provides a full three hours of playback for those on the move.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
But carrying out such research requires specialized scuba diving skills plus the proper scientific background — qualifications that experts say only a few hundred people in the world currently have.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Engineers rely on specialized materials to handle this heat while maintaining control and stability.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Co-created with professional mastering engineers, these headphones utilize a specialized carbon fiber dome driver to produce unparalleled sound clarity, while a quick three-minute charge provides a full three hours of playback for those on the move.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
But carrying out such research requires specialized scuba diving skills plus the proper scientific background — qualifications that experts say only a few hundred people in the world currently have.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialized
Adjective
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During a special legislative session, the governor was authorized to consolidate neighboring municipalities whose combined population reached at least 15,000, creating a first-class city.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The day is observed with mourning, reflection and special church services.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Supplemental Security Income is a program administered by the Social Security Administration providing benefits for those with limited or no income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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You're also given a 5-year limited warranty that covers you in case something happens to it.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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On Chinese e-commerce sites, technical experts sell OpenClaw installation and configuration services for anywhere between $7 and $100.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Nuclear-grade technical work The DOE revealed that the final 208-page document took one day to generate.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The aircraft, assigned to Nellis Air Force Base near Las Vegas, went down within the restricted military training complex north of the city.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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The trio then proceeded past a restricted door without authorization, the affidavit shows, and boarded the plane.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Strong feedback is specific, behavior-based, and tied to outcomes.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Missouri Secretary of State’s office offers an online tool to help voters look up their specific polling place for this election.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Specialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialized. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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