as in general
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
his criticism of the picture is fairly nonspecific, but he clearly doesn't like it
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Recent Examples of nonspecific
The first signs are nonspecific, including fever, cough, a runny nose and red eyes.
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Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
This swelling is often accompanied by other nonspecific viral symptoms, including fever, headache, muscle aches, fatigue and loss of appetite.
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Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
Medical professional societies hold varying, relatively nonspecific opinions on how often people should eat deli meat.
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Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2026
Universal Friend adopted the name, uniform, and grooming of a nonspecific gender.
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Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
This swelling is often accompanied by other nonspecific viral symptoms, including fever, headache, muscle aches, fatigue and loss of appetite.
—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
Medical professional societies hold varying, relatively nonspecific opinions on how often people should eat deli meat.
—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2026
Universal Friend adopted the name, uniform, and grooming of a nonspecific gender.
—
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonspecific
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Nonetheless, there is still an excitement that comes with it for the general manager, even in the later rounds.
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And since then, the Mets have gone through several general managers and interim general managers.
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Margarine naturally contains essential fatty acids, which are important for cell function and overall health.
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That film, starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, ignited to $125 million and ended its run with $618 million, a promising enough tally amid the overall decline of comic book adaptations.
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The announcement signals a potential compromise in a standoff that had threatened to delay Bell’s confirmation and raised broader questions about governance at Florida’s flagship university.
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That idea has broad support from lawmakers, though most housing experts disagree that such a step is needed.
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“Nonspecific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonspecific. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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