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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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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
Those numbers — and specifics of what an MLO would fund — will be worked out by staff, and a plan will be presented to the school board on April 21.
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Olivia Young, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
The court reasoned that the clause was in very small font, wasn’t in bold or all caps and the ticket only summarized the arbitration clause rather than offer its specifics.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
How Deborah sets the record straight, once and for all, may not be as convincing as some may hope, but the spirit of her choice matters more than the specifics.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
Popular selections include hearty sandwiches on rustic breads and fluffy frittatas, whose filling specifics change daily based on whatever is ripe and ready in the area.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
As is typical of China, which tends to be tight-lipped about many specifics of its space plans, the nation has not divulged when exactly this flight will take place.
—Andrew Jones, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
According to Jaros, this visibility helps educate the public on the complexities and specifics of the marine animal rehabilitation process.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The utility is set to publish a report with more specifics by the end of the month.
—Jessica Hill, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
All those involved in the Punisher TV event have largely remained tight-lipped over what the actual story specifics entail.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
Olivia Young, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
The court reasoned that the clause was in very small font, wasn’t in bold or all caps and the ticket only summarized the arbitration clause rather than offer its specifics.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
How Deborah sets the record straight, once and for all, may not be as convincing as some may hope, but the spirit of her choice matters more than the specifics.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
Popular selections include hearty sandwiches on rustic breads and fluffy frittatas, whose filling specifics change daily based on whatever is ripe and ready in the area.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
As is typical of China, which tends to be tight-lipped about many specifics of its space plans, the nation has not divulged when exactly this flight will take place.
—Andrew Jones, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
According to Jaros, this visibility helps educate the public on the complexities and specifics of the marine animal rehabilitation process.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The utility is set to publish a report with more specifics by the end of the month.
—Jessica Hill, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
All those involved in the Punisher TV event have largely remained tight-lipped over what the actual story specifics entail.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifics
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The defense has noted that Clancy, a labor and delivery nurse, had been prescribed 15 medications in the months prior for her postpartum depression.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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While cholera hasn't yet reached that crisis point, the bacteria’s ability to adapt means current medications could eventually become useless, experts warn.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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An ambulance was also called for a fourth person, but details about that person’s injuries were not immediately available, according to the Fire Department.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Fort Worth police have not released any details about the victims, possible suspects or what may have led to the shooting.—
Giles Hudson,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The unusual characteristics of dark matter have prompted scientists to search beyond the standard model of particle physics for particles that could comprise it.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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This is particularly important for individuals who have concealed their characteristics and do not meet the autism or ADHD descriptions.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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Partly that’s due to recently winning the Lasker Award, considered the most prestigious honor in medical research, but also because there’s just enough distance from the drugs his research helped produce to want to put words to the arc.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Inside the backpack was an Ibuprofen bottle which contained four Alprazolam pills and one Oxycodone pill — both of which are Schedule II drugs that require a prescription, per the report.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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But the facts of what happened that night remain murky.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 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.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Windows 11 Pro offers speed improvements, fresh features that make your device feel newer, and tighter security.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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During their time there, Ozzy and Sharon carefully renovated the home in order to add modern day luxuries and features, while making sure to maintain the historical architecture and charm of the era it was designed and built in.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Florida has vigorously fought any effort to force health administrators to pay for additional in-home nursing, or to implement other remedies that might reduce the state’s reliance on institutions.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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This all comes down to the idea that rights aren’t really rights without remedies.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Manyo Club Japan’s onsen—natural hot spring baths—are famous for their therapeutic qualities.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Philip told Fox News Digital that In-N-Out's in-person experience, atmosphere and fresh food are all qualities that delivery services might compromise.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Specifics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifics. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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