specifics

plural of specific
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Recent Examples of specifics The Bottom Line​ The specifics differ by jurisdiction—a data protection board in one country, a state attorney general in another, a sectoral regulator in a third—but the underlying pattern is the same from Brussels to Brasilia to Bengaluru. — Abhik Biswas, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The specifics of how CNN will plug into and operate in the new company have yet to be finalized – hardly surprising given that serious discussions could only begin after Paramount’s anti-trust settlement a few days ago. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026 The focus on the specifics of each individual operation led people to think of the threats as narrow, distinct incidents. — RenÉe Diresta, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026 Beyond being frustrated with the secrecy, locals said they were baffled by the lack of specifics and clarity the stakeholders had about the project, per the records. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026 Wedding attendees have mostly remained tight-lipped about any specifics from the ceremony and reception, including the bride and groom, who’ve not shared a single wedding portrait. — Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026 Following the game, Narduzzi wouldn’t get into specifics on Heintschel’s injury, though the quarterback was seen on crutches. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 Other specifics would be worked out if voters pass the measure. — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Others balked at the shortage of information being provided, and warned that the public should get specifics about any retail expected for the property. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifics
Noun
  • Doctors may recommend a combination of lifestyle changes, breathing devices, medications, and sometimes surgery.
    — Lindsay Curtis, HEALTH, 27 Sep. 2026
  • This means that while Australia's aid is providing Fiji with plentiful access to medications such as PrEP pills to block HIV infections, getting these drugs to the right people is not straightforward.
    — David Cox, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The state of Connecticut formally into their General Assembly entered the heartbreaking details of more than three dozen local deaths strongly linked to energy drinks.
    — Kent Sepkowitz, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The Sun in your 9th House opposes Saturn in your 3rd, making travel, education, beliefs, or long-range ideas harder to move forward without dealing with the details first.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Specifically, the one from that parable where six blind men describe a beast based on just one of its characteristics.
    — Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
  • That is one of the clearest characteristics of an asset transitioning from a downtrend into an uptrend.
    — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Lee then paused all executions after acknowledging the state had failed to ensure its lethal injection drugs were properly tested.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The medical team had trouble finding a vein to administer the lethal drugs and finally made an incision in his groin area.
    — Ed White, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic adviser to the UAE’s president, also cautioned against conspiracy theories as investigators look to establish the facts surrounding what happened.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The facts of the employment relationship can determine whether the ordinary presumption still controls.
    — William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • There are also some interesting features of the actual delivery of the first two as well.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • In all, 129 features, documentaries and shorts will hit screens inside the Sie FilmCenter, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, MCA Denver at the Holiday Theater, and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Luckily, those diseases can be cured by antibiotics or other remedies.
    — Bob Drogin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • If individuals violate the policy, the CSU may pursue discipline, seek intervention by law enforcement or pursue civil remedies.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, keep in mind that needing to update your business systems is a sign the company is growing and becoming more sophisticated—qualities that tend to indicate success and create opportunities for further expansion.
    — Nellie Akalp, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • What makes vintage furniture appealing right now Vintage furniture offers qualities beyond simply recreating an older look.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Specifics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifics. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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