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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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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
The receiver declined to offer specifics on an injury.
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Devon Henderson, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Advertisement The two sides began negotiating specifics after the deal in March.
—Hassan Hassan, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
Currently, there are no specifics on the extent of land burned or the size of the crew involved in executing the prescribed fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Della Valle did not get into specifics as a matter of respect for and protection against the ongoing proceedings.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
While specifics are fluid, no surprise Par and CEO Ellison have a $60 billion, give or take, number in mind, while WBD and Zaslav have another.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Most other lawmakers were mum about specifics from their meetings with Vance.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 10 Oct. 2025
Fitzgerald didn't provide specifics about what that argument will look like, but there are various hypothetical ways that abuse can happen.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
However, Parker became a Westeros historian, turning to Martin’s wider literary works to immerse himself in the specifics of this particular period of the fantasy universe.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Devon Henderson, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Advertisement The two sides began negotiating specifics after the deal in March.
—Hassan Hassan, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
Currently, there are no specifics on the extent of land burned or the size of the crew involved in executing the prescribed fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Della Valle did not get into specifics as a matter of respect for and protection against the ongoing proceedings.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
While specifics are fluid, no surprise Par and CEO Ellison have a $60 billion, give or take, number in mind, while WBD and Zaslav have another.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Most other lawmakers were mum about specifics from their meetings with Vance.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 10 Oct. 2025
Fitzgerald didn't provide specifics about what that argument will look like, but there are various hypothetical ways that abuse can happen.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
However, Parker became a Westeros historian, turning to Martin’s wider literary works to immerse himself in the specifics of this particular period of the fantasy universe.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifics
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Always check with your healthcare provider before combining supplements with prescription medications.—
Trang Tran,
Verywell Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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The study also found that starting and stopping certain medications — particularly PPIs, SSRIs and some antibiotics — could cause microbiome shifts.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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The full and final details of what would be a very complex operation for tax and legal reasons are still being worked out, sources said.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In his new memoir, Federline is alleging new disturbing details from Sean Preston and Jayden James’ child, as well as critiquing the #FreeBritney movement.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
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Dæmons seem to be an outward manifestation of the complex nature of humans that encompasses, male, female and animalistic characteristics that hint towards the breaking of gender binaries and the possibilities of interspecies relations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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Skye herself has almost no distinguishing characteristics besides her fragile state and propensity for terrible decisions, especially as the investigation around her boyfriend’s death kicks into gear.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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The cause of the crash remains under investigation, but police do not believe drugs or alcohol played a role.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The platform, called Multicellular Integrated Brains or miBrains, recreates key features of real human brain tissue, offering a more accurate way to test drugs and understand disorders like Alzheimer’s.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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So don't go off topic, don't impersonate anyone, and don't get your facts wrong.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Times points out that one of Spears’ legal arguments is that the Times should have engaged more diligently with Alabama to ascertain facts.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Assignments have been on metro, politics, sports, business, features, photography/video and our audience growth teams.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Laura Modiano, who heads up OpenAI's startups division in EMEA, drew a comparison between American and European founders based on her extensive work with founders across both regions and rolling out AI features.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some bridesmaids prayed, others massaged her head, while others burned Palo Santo and turned to natural remedies.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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This Anker portable charger remedies that situation by magnetically attaching to the back of an iPhone 14, 15, 16, or 17 for wireless charging.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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The same qualities are critical in today’s workplace.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Liverpool may be transitioning their style of play, but Szoboszlai has offered Alexander-Arnold-like qualities from right-back.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Specifics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifics. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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