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as in medications
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
quinine is a specific for malaria
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as in details
a single piece of information
although the speech was long on rhetoric and platitudinous generalities, it lacked specifics
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as in characteristics
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
the two submissions differ only in certain specifics
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Recent Examples of specifics
For its painstaking physicality alone, stop-motion is inherently impressive as an animation technique, no matter the scale or budgetary specifics of the project.
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
In the caption accompanying the video, Dhesi revealed the specifics of the procedure, which was related to his meniscus.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Despite a complete media and communications blackout, making specifics hard to determine, videos trickled out of El Fasher showing the brutality being unleashed on the civilian population.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2025
Rory Doyle | Bloomberg | Getty Images But China's Ministry of Commerce simply said the two sides agreed to expand agricultural trade without providing specifics.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
As of this writing, specifics regarding their roles are still forthcoming.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Nine Indiana high schools are finalists in the competition, and a few even took home prizes honoring specifics about their performances.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Trump’s lack of specifics on his new 10% Canada tariff raised key questions for Erica York, vice president of federal tax policy at the Tax Foundation.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
The officials did not offer specifics on what the deals the president is seeking may entail.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
In the caption accompanying the video, Dhesi revealed the specifics of the procedure, which was related to his meniscus.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Despite a complete media and communications blackout, making specifics hard to determine, videos trickled out of El Fasher showing the brutality being unleashed on the civilian population.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2025
Rory Doyle | Bloomberg | Getty Images But China's Ministry of Commerce simply said the two sides agreed to expand agricultural trade without providing specifics.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
As of this writing, specifics regarding their roles are still forthcoming.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Nine Indiana high schools are finalists in the competition, and a few even took home prizes honoring specifics about their performances.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Trump’s lack of specifics on his new 10% Canada tariff raised key questions for Erica York, vice president of federal tax policy at the Tax Foundation.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
The officials did not offer specifics on what the deals the president is seeking may entail.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifics
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For years, millions of Americans have been priced out of these medications.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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Senior administration officials estimate about 1 in 10 Medicare recipients will qualify for weight-loss medications based on their height and weight and underlying medical conditions.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The league then sends out direct notification letters to players, giving them the specific details of the fine and instructions on how to appeal.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The deal for the film’s director is still being worked through, so stand by for details there.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Published in Aerospace Science and Technology, the study describes that the Accurate prediction of aerodynamic drag characteristics across a wide range of wing-body configurations is crucial in the early design stages of transonic commercial transport aircraft.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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In fact, failure is one of the key characteristics of Silicon Valley.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The regime that jails children also profits from drugs, human trafficking, and online scams.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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The announcement includes a commitment from both companies to sell the starting dose of new oral GLP-1 drugs for about $150; the higher doses for Eli Lilly’s drug will be capped at $399.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even leaving these facts aside, neither the doctrinaire socialism nor militant Islam have ever improved any place on earth, and New York City will not be the first.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Once a workplace romance becomes public, emotion lingers longer than facts, and rumors can travel faster than truth.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Then there are the designs that prioritize smart features.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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Some store owners are afraid an update might break features on their site.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Most healthcare providers recommend stopping all supplements (including vitamins, herbs, and homeopathic remedies) at least 10–14 days before your procedure.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
28 Oct. 2025
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This design style is inspired by old-fashioned apothecary shops, where herbs and minerals were mixed and sold as remedies hundreds of years ago.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Ekitike could cause City problems with his ability to stretch the play and ball-carrying qualities.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Making Intentionality a Priority Since the beginning, Mark and Alexis’ work as Arizona personal injury lawyers has been grounded in passion, relationships, and respect, and these qualities remain to this day.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Specifics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifics. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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