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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
The memorandum of understanding also leaves most specifics on the fate of Iran's nuclear program to be determined in additional negotiations over the next 60 days.
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Zak Hudak, CBS News, 18 June 2026
McDonald’s has not publicly explained those specifics for this current ArchIQ test.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
Regardless of the specifics, the AI agent will often tell you how to do it yourself.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Maintaining a specific body shape remains a requirement, although weight specifics have evolved over time.
—Maddie Garfinkle, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Trump had announced the two sides struck an agreement on Sunday but the specifics of the plan had not been made public until Wednesday -- causing a lot of speculation and confusion about what is and isn't outlined in the framework.
—Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 17 June 2026
Brittin did not provide specifics, but said more details will be announced in the coming days.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 June 2026
The marshmallow-test publications speak about the treats offered to the kids abstractly—a marshmallow, a small pretzel—when the specifics matter.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Holscher said the specifics of the agreement with the Chiefs — not the general framework approved two years ago — is what makes the deal risky for Kansas in the long run.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Zak Hudak, CBS News, 18 June 2026
McDonald’s has not publicly explained those specifics for this current ArchIQ test.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
Regardless of the specifics, the AI agent will often tell you how to do it yourself.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Maintaining a specific body shape remains a requirement, although weight specifics have evolved over time.
—Maddie Garfinkle, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Trump had announced the two sides struck an agreement on Sunday but the specifics of the plan had not been made public until Wednesday -- causing a lot of speculation and confusion about what is and isn't outlined in the framework.
—Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 17 June 2026
Brittin did not provide specifics, but said more details will be announced in the coming days.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 June 2026
The marshmallow-test publications speak about the treats offered to the kids abstractly—a marshmallow, a small pretzel—when the specifics matter.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Holscher said the specifics of the agreement with the Chiefs — not the general framework approved two years ago — is what makes the deal risky for Kansas in the long run.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifics
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But getting Canada to sell medications to Colorado depends on supply.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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That's because the drug is often sold at compounding pharmacies, which make customized medications that are not FDA approved and are rarely covered by insurance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Because the preliminary Iran deal leaves key details unresolved, further negotiations virtually ensure the agreement remains in flux through the election season — potentially thrusting the talks into the center of the presidential primary campaign.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Few details about the plan have been released – most notably, who will pay for it.—
Pamela Avila,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Laboratory evaluations indicate specific performance characteristics under varied operational environments.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Louise Cottar believes this cultural connection is one of the defining characteristics of the camp.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The flowing fluid can transport hydraulic power to actuators, carry chemical substances such as drugs or sensing agents, and potentially transmit information signals through fluidic pathways.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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Pennington said in his statement there is no indication drugs or alcohol were involved in the crash.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Here are seven common myths about the Northern Lights and the facts behind one of nature’s most spectacular displays.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Brian Buckmire, an ABC News legal analyst, said Gendron's attorneys are aiming at seating jurors who can set aside the defendant's guilty plea and decide the case based on the facts presented at trial.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Yosemite National Park was designated by Congress to highlight the beautiful natural and cultural features of the area.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Some cottages have additional features like larger backyards, connecting backyards, outdoor showers, soaking tubs, and fire pits.—
Christine Sarkis,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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In a statement, Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works said that the County Attorney’s Office is actively pursuing all available legal and financial remedies to recover damages from Phoenix.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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The green light doesn’t appear to require any divestitures, behavioral remedies or concessions.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
Noun
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But for all his noble qualities, my dad was a horrible golfer.—
John Dunlap,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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And importantly, philanthropy is only one way to develop those qualities.—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Specifics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifics. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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