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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
On the House floor, Persons-Mulicka sidestepped specifics about what factors went into the map.
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Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Bailey also proposed ways to reform the pretrial criminal justice system in Illinois, but many of his initiatives were light on specifics or were reforms that are already in place.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Mahan, the San Jose mayor who is also running in the moderate lane, challenged Becerra on policy specifics.
—Anne Bryson, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Amazon declined to comment on specifics, but told the newspaper that the show wasn’t in active development.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
She was charged with a misdemeanor for driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, with no specifics on the type of drugs.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Hegseth largely declined to provide specifics, instead denouncing critics as defeatists, questioning their patriotism and insisting the mission had broad public support.
—Nik Popli, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
On the House floor, Persons-Mulicka, R-Fort Myers, sidestepped specifics about what factors went into the map.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
See Mike’s reasoning above for the specifics as to why.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Bailey also proposed ways to reform the pretrial criminal justice system in Illinois, but many of his initiatives were light on specifics or were reforms that are already in place.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Mahan, the San Jose mayor who is also running in the moderate lane, challenged Becerra on policy specifics.
—Anne Bryson, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Amazon declined to comment on specifics, but told the newspaper that the show wasn’t in active development.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
She was charged with a misdemeanor for driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, with no specifics on the type of drugs.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Hegseth largely declined to provide specifics, instead denouncing critics as defeatists, questioning their patriotism and insisting the mission had broad public support.
—Nik Popli, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
On the House floor, Persons-Mulicka, R-Fort Myers, sidestepped specifics about what factors went into the map.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
See Mike’s reasoning above for the specifics as to why.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifics
Noun
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This approach often involves a combination of therapies, including systemic anti-inflammatory medications, newer treatments designed to interrupt specific immune pathways and supportive care strategies such as wound management, pain control and lifestyle adjustments.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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But in a complaint filed in federal court Tuesday, the Teamsters alleged the zoo had locked the workers out of the zoo’s computer system, preventing the zookeepers from accessing new medications and refills for the animals in their care.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Noun
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But with few details to go on, the question is whether this moment marks a genuine breakthrough, or just another false dawn.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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The Moon in Capricorn moves through your 9th House, opposing Jupiter in your 3rd, pulling you between perspective and details.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Different microclimates from mountain pastures to valley farms influence the milk’s characteristics.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Analyze the traits shared by successful long shots in past Derbies, and identify horses carrying those characteristics in 2026.—
Peter Keating,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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But the drugs come with a multitude of side effects, too.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Britney Spears has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, a misdemeanor, according to the Ventura County district attorney’s office.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The distance between the ideal in your head and the facts on the ground can open out at your feet like a canyon.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Death by Lightning features award-worthy leading performances by Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen as President James Garfield and his assassin Charles Guiteau, respectively.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
2 May 2026
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So the rocks gave way to water — an elevated pool scene with multiple water features, including a rock waterfall, plus a poolside shower and an adjacent entertainment nook built for the kind of long afternoons that turn into night.—
David Caraccio
May 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Natural remedies can safely and effectively reduce grub populations over time.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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Pipeline operators may also employ more incremental remedies, such as moving oil faster through the pipelines by injecting drag-reducing agents or increasing the number of pump stations.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Plus, basil's aromatic qualities can improve the flavor of lettuce.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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These guys have leadership qualities.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Specifics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifics. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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