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.
—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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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
Adjective
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That's our mission now is to help other DIYers learn how to do more on their project, from general contracting all the way through some of the actual construction elements.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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There are chances to take a deep dive into various history or literature classes beyond general education requirements, or for students to discover their passions or potential career pathways, Ellman said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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When an infected male mates with a wild female mosquito, the resulting eggs don't hatch, helping reduce the overall population.—
Kimberly Miller,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Franklin is looking for its second overall title; the team last won in 2024.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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His broad network of advisers includes many prominent figures, including former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, investor Stanley Druckenmiller, and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth, all of whom appeared at his swearing-in last month at the White House.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Kyiv, Ukraine — Russia launched a large-scale deadly attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early Tuesday, damaging residential buildings, authorities said, as part of a broad offensive on targets across Ukraine.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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“Nonspecific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonspecific. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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