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as in to individualize
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Recent Examples of particularize
Wagner works hard to particularize these women, but the play, which has over the years lost an intermission and been streamlined into one 95-minute act, has trouble getting started.
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New York Times, 11 Jan. 2022
His Democratic opponent was quick to particularize the term for low-information voters: Barbour had lobbied not only for Big Oil, nuclear power plants, and some more-or-less savory foreign governments.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 19 Dec. 2019
The Justice Department, which intervened on Trump’s behalf in New York, has taken a narrower approach, saying Vance must prove ‘‘particularized need’’ for the records before they are released to a grand jury.
—BostonGlobe.com, 15 Nov. 2019
New York Times, 11 Jan. 2022
His Democratic opponent was quick to particularize the term for low-information voters: Barbour had lobbied not only for Big Oil, nuclear power plants, and some more-or-less savory foreign governments.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 19 Dec. 2019
The Justice Department, which intervened on Trump’s behalf in New York, has taken a narrower approach, saying Vance must prove ‘‘particularized need’’ for the records before they are released to a grand jury.
—BostonGlobe.com, 15 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularize
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There is a deep respect for the brand’s heritage throughout the collection, but also an unmistakable drive to modernize, internationalize, and individualize the designs for today’s and tomorrow’s audience.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The company is in a good place to leverage generative AI to sell new products that could individualize a student’s learning journey, the bank said.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
18 Aug. 2025
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Kyung Lee, a Houston attorney representing plaintiffs who forced Waldrop into involuntary bankruptcy in April, enumerated accusations of fraud and financial mismanagement that have been leveled against the developer.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Aug. 2025
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Zuckerberg enumerates one of these very specifically, and in my view, this is one of the biggest contributions of this essay.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Doble said what differentiates Explorium Distilled's concept from Good City Brewing is going to focus more on curating a robust selection of cocktails alongside their brews and food offerings.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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How did the team at Sucker Punch try to differentiate the soundtrack for Ghost of Yōtei from the previous game?—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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As part of its stormwater permit, which runs until 2027, the city is required to submit an annual report detailing its actions and performance in complying with the permit’s requirements.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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After the Herald published a series of investigative articles detailing how the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the state agency that investigates fatal boating accidents, never interviewed key eyewitnesses, the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office reopened the case.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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The base vehicle’s already head-turning exterior has been customized to further stand out from the pack.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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Pepper Home Millie pillows are the way to go for anyone looking to customize their love for gingham.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
26 Sep. 2025
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Only roughly 10% of taxpayers now itemize their deductions; most people claim the standard deduction.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Airbnb rental costs are itemized.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025
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The monsoon is characterized by intense heat, surges of moisture and atmospheric instability, creating clouds and storm chances in the afternoon.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Abarca says complaints overblown Abarca, at the time, welcomed the investigation, characterizing the complaints as overblown.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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Patel disclosed in a social media post on Thursday that the suspect also conducted multiple searches on ballistics and the 'Charlie Kirk Shot Video' before carrying out the attack.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Makris and Finisterre first contacted Unitree in May in an attempt to responsibly disclose this vulnerability.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Particularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularize. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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