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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
Verb
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Adding small linear designs is a great way to individualize this look and make your nails pop.—
Odeya Pinkus,
InStyle,
25 Jan. 2026
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Definitely, but can anyone really speak generally about a contract that was created to individualize?—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
Verb
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But please don’t — for all the reasons enumerated above.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The reports by Monitor de Víctimas prompted many users to enumerate the victims of Maduro’s regime.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Those numbers likely don’t differentiate between who makes it out of the peaceful protest alive and who emerges as a martyr for the cause.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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In the series, Swisher will investigate movements promoting longevity and anti-aging, seeking to differentiate real science from wishful thinking.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Pittsburgh, Allegheny County leaders detail plans With some communities struggling with their salt supply, Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor and Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato said the city and county are good.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Tamia Fowlkes, part of the Journal Sentinel's Public Investigator team, detailed the family's struggle to get responses from the Social Security Administration.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Doosan Robotics currently has the the biggest lineup in the worldwide cobot market with an extensive range of product options, customized for process performance and industrial needs for customers.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The outfits will spotlight the label’s bestselling technical pieces, including their hero Hornstrandir jacket and pants known for their versatility for skiing, hiking and daily wear, customized for the occasion.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The standard deduction also increased again for every filing status, continuing the post‑TCJA trend that makes itemizing less common.—
Emma Waldman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Over the foundation's history, Travis has been its primary funder, and expenses supporting charitable programs were categorized under a single line item rather than properly itemized.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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To him, 1000 Corporate Drive was no call center; that term would better characterize his previous dump in Hollywood, Florida.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The move was characterized as a typical political conflict; however, the revelations from these whistleblowers raise questions about whether there could have also been a motive to keep wrongdoing concealed.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The automaker also disclosed a $2 billion investment in xAI, the chief executive’s artificial intelligence company.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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With Jolie now being forced to hand over the documents, legal experts told Fox News Digital the ruling could even bring the case to an abrupt end before the most sensitive material is disclosed.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Particularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularize. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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