1
as in medications
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
quinine is a specific for malaria
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2
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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3
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
Currently, there are no specifics as to how much land has been burned or the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
The truth about Manhattans is that the specifics are everything.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
Moor declined to provide specifics regarding Frank's replacement and how his departure may impact the publication's coverage.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
Regarding specifics, on the issue of impersonation, Spotify has committed itself to stronger rules and better enforcement.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Arbitration is a process where a third party makes a final decision on the contract's specifics.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Instead, Phantom Thread is a tribute to relationships as an act of mutual surrender, as well as to the specifics of two people whose weirdnesses just match up.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
The agreement between the two companies was big on numbers but thin on specifics.
—Mackenzie Sigalos,ari Levy, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Due to state confidentiality requirements, the agency is barred from commenting on the specifics of personnel matters.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
The truth about Manhattans is that the specifics are everything.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
Moor declined to provide specifics regarding Frank's replacement and how his departure may impact the publication's coverage.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
Regarding specifics, on the issue of impersonation, Spotify has committed itself to stronger rules and better enforcement.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Arbitration is a process where a third party makes a final decision on the contract's specifics.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Instead, Phantom Thread is a tribute to relationships as an act of mutual surrender, as well as to the specifics of two people whose weirdnesses just match up.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
The agreement between the two companies was big on numbers but thin on specifics.
—Mackenzie Sigalos,ari Levy, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Due to state confidentiality requirements, the agency is barred from commenting on the specifics of personnel matters.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifics
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The bill would codify an executive order already in effect that prohibits physicians, clinics and hospitals from providing medications or surgeries for minors seeking gender transition.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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Brand-name drugs are protected by patents allowing drug companies to exclusively sell medications without direct competition.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Robinson's apparent use of the online platform Discord and video games drew attention to whether such online networks may play a role in stoking political violence, though details of their possible impact on Robinson remain limited.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Autism spectrum disorder, as it is officially called, is a complex neurodevelopmental condition, with a wide range of characteristics and support levels.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
26 Sep. 2025
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More than 900 properties across the city contributed to the honor and were celebrated for the same characteristics that can lead to a citation under the vegetation ordinance.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … DOUBLE DUTY – Weight-loss drugs benefit patients in unexpected ways.—
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FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Pharmaceutical products The new 100% tariff on pharmaceutical imports appears to make several notable exemptions, which could blunt its impact on many of the drugs Americans are most familiar with and use most frequently.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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The plaintiffs argued that defense attorneys cannot legally present new facts when there has already been another trial that established a set of facts.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
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More than 85 scientists denounced the report, accusing officials of cherry-picking facts and figures to allow for the administration’s fossil fuel ambitions.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Highlight features like white oak floors, soapstone countertops, walnut cabinets, and Venetian plaster walls that can help speak to the current trends and boost your sale price.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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Apply Now to take advantage of this offer and learn more about product features, terms and conditions.—
Holly Johnson,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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Google déjà vu Google has come up with its own proposal for remedies, which is really just a formality.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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Increasingly, castor oil is being transformed into high-performance fibers and biopolymers, proving that old-world remedies can fuel new-world innovation.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The brand has been praised by those in the know for its minimalist designs, craftsmanship and sustainable practices, qualities that propelled it to become something of a cult brand that boasts a new sale every 10 minutes across the globe in 56 countries.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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Even as tragedy and struggle beset the tenement districts, the very qualities that defined the tenement’s unfavorable physical conditions—over-crowdedness and density—became building blocks for community.—
Annie Polland,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Specifics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifics. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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