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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
Staff and managers complained about the lack of specifics, as did legal-services providers and advocacy groups.
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E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Sportico reported then that Khosla bought the biggest stake of the trio, though the specifics were not available.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 7 May 2026
The two companies didn't detail specifics about what's being developed, but CNBC's Katie Tarasov reports that the chipmaker is likely preparing to replace copper in its AI rack-scale systems with Corning's optical glass fibers.
—Davis Giangiulio,alex Harring, CNBC, 6 May 2026
The two didn’t talk much about the specifics of what happened.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Neither Graham nor Reinsdorf could offer specifics in relation to the team’s timeline for a coaching hire to replace Billy Donovan; plans to revamp the roster this summer; or outlook on the NBA draft.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
DeMarco declined on disclosing specifics on Ionescu, who is slated to miss the start of the season due to a left foot injury.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
The specifics of my situation were like a perfect storm.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 6 May 2026
But moving beyond these generalities to specifics is hard, says Thomas Timberlake, an ecologist at the University of York.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 6 May 2026
E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Sportico reported then that Khosla bought the biggest stake of the trio, though the specifics were not available.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 7 May 2026
The two companies didn't detail specifics about what's being developed, but CNBC's Katie Tarasov reports that the chipmaker is likely preparing to replace copper in its AI rack-scale systems with Corning's optical glass fibers.
—Davis Giangiulio,alex Harring, CNBC, 6 May 2026
The two didn’t talk much about the specifics of what happened.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Neither Graham nor Reinsdorf could offer specifics in relation to the team’s timeline for a coaching hire to replace Billy Donovan; plans to revamp the roster this summer; or outlook on the NBA draft.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
DeMarco declined on disclosing specifics on Ionescu, who is slated to miss the start of the season due to a left foot injury.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
The specifics of my situation were like a perfect storm.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 6 May 2026
But moving beyond these generalities to specifics is hard, says Thomas Timberlake, an ecologist at the University of York.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 6 May 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
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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
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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
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These are the same issues being raised across rural Texas as the state’s business-friendly environment and lack of regulations — the same qualities that attract many to country life — fuel an expansion of server farms from the Panhandle to the Valley.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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As the name indicates, it was intended for wear on boats but wound up being widely adopted by skaters because its deck-gripping qualities proved just as useful for sticking to boards.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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“Specifics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifics. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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