1
as in to define
to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly
the document specifies precisely how you may use the information it contains
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as in to mention
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
police reports didn't specify the model of car the robbers were driving
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Recent Examples of specify
Japan also agreed to invest $550 billion in the U.S. economy, Trump added, but the president did not specify how the funds would be spent.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 July 2025
Later in the school year — city officials did not specify exactly when — cameras will be implemented at the following schools: Blue Lake Elementary School, Calusa Elementary School, Omni Middle School and Spanish River Community High School.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 21 July 2025
Agency guidelines do not specify how soon the government should step in after a loan falls into delinquency, but under federal law, lenders cannot foreclose on a property until borrowers have been in default for 120 days.
—ProPublica, 20 July 2025
Her attorney, Tony Buzbee, announced the dismissal Friday in a post on X but did not specify the details of the settlement.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 19 July 2025
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 July 2025
Later in the school year — city officials did not specify exactly when — cameras will be implemented at the following schools: Blue Lake Elementary School, Calusa Elementary School, Omni Middle School and Spanish River Community High School.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 21 July 2025
Agency guidelines do not specify how soon the government should step in after a loan falls into delinquency, but under federal law, lenders cannot foreclose on a property until borrowers have been in default for 120 days.
—ProPublica, 20 July 2025
Her attorney, Tony Buzbee, announced the dismissal Friday in a post on X but did not specify the details of the settlement.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specify
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Digital Transformation Propelled by Emerging Technologies Significant technical innovation is defining the transformative digital age.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Medical records reportedly revealed that Hogan was previously diagnosed with atrial fibrillation — a heart condition defined as having an irregular heart rhythm — and chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a form of cancer.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
31 July 2025
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Though Bunnie didn’t specifically mention IVF in the video, she’s been open about how conceiving a baby with her country star husband has been one of her main focuses this year.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
21 July 2025
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But Ben Johnson has never mentioned it in meetings with Chicago players.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Still, doctors would prescribe it in pregnancies like mine.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
26 July 2025
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The medication is typically prescribed to women to mitigate symptoms of menopause or perimenopause.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
25 July 2025
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In a video posted by the UAW to social media, workers cited the fire as another motivator for unionization.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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The dual-use nature of satellite launch vehicles has been cited as a particular area of concern by officials in Washington and Europe.—
Amir Daftari
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Trends researchers noticed included the popularity of banh mi and an interest in vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
29 July 2025
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In the 13 years Nick Schweitzer has lived on the west side of Wauwatosa, the property assessment revaluation notice the city mailed him in mid-July 2025 is higher than any he's seen before.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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The Main State Fire Marshal is still investigating the incident, but initial findings indicate liquid propane gas was seemingly leaking into and beneath the camper prior to the incident, according to fire officials.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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This indicates that Comcast may also encounter ongoing challenges.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Gorgeous George was an effective self-promoter, and his character was a major influence on boxer Muhammad Ali and musician James Brown, as noted in Little Village Magazine.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Mas also noted there were six MLS games Friday night, less than 48 hours after an All-Star Game.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 July 2025
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The content and opinions expressed are solely those of the entities mentioned and/or quoted in this article and do not represent those of the publication.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Unexpectedly, he's been taking it upon himself to continue quoting verses, stepping into the role of a preacher.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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“Specify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specify. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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