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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 flight departed again and arrived in Atlanta about 90 minutes behind schedule, said Delta, which didn't go into specifics about the passenger's behavior.
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Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
No specifics about actual economic impact, job creation or loss, or tourism growth were discussed in the meeting.
—William Earl, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
The specifics of what the letter referred to – and whether Epstein even sent the message – are unclear.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
The flight departed again and arrived in Atlanta about 90 minutes behind schedule, said Delta, which didn’t go into specifics about the passenger’s behavior.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
The police spokesperson said the department does not comment on specifics of arrests, referring further questions to the DA’s Office.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Woods avoided any specifics, but the most concrete detail was that the schedule will indeed look different as soon as 2027.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The specifics will vary based on where you’re headed—we’re not covering the swimsuit to pack for your beach getaway, or the umbrella to stash in your weekender—but overall, your travel wardrobe should be primed for mixing and matching, with one or two star pieces for special occasions.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Ask for specifics and offer a doable window, then block out time to actually do the essential parts of your responsibilities.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
No specifics about actual economic impact, job creation or loss, or tourism growth were discussed in the meeting.
—William Earl, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
The specifics of what the letter referred to – and whether Epstein even sent the message – are unclear.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
The flight departed again and arrived in Atlanta about 90 minutes behind schedule, said Delta, which didn’t go into specifics about the passenger’s behavior.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
The police spokesperson said the department does not comment on specifics of arrests, referring further questions to the DA’s Office.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Woods avoided any specifics, but the most concrete detail was that the schedule will indeed look different as soon as 2027.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The specifics will vary based on where you’re headed—we’re not covering the swimsuit to pack for your beach getaway, or the umbrella to stash in your weekender—but overall, your travel wardrobe should be primed for mixing and matching, with one or two star pieces for special occasions.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Ask for specifics and offer a doable window, then block out time to actually do the essential parts of your responsibilities.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifics
Noun
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Others remain apprehensive about the ongoing therapies and medications that will continue to change their quality of life, coupled with the anxiety of the cancer returning.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
18 Feb. 2026
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These include thrombolytic medications that dissolve clots, procedures to remove or break up clots or, rarely, surgery.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The agents asked for daily medical updates, whether patients had the cognitive ability to understand paperwork that was given to them and details about discharge dates and plans.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Investigators are now looking into the cause of the explosion, the report said without giving further details.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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This perception of tatreez, or traditional Palestinian embroidery, as a type of visual language is widely shared, owing to its intimacy with the land and biographical characteristics.—
Zoe Whitfield,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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In vacating the life prison term in 2024, Cook County Judge Marc Martin found in part that Modrowski had been unfairly portrayed as emotionless and cold during his 1995 trial and sentencing proceedings when the characteristics were likely due to his autism.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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How would changing the FDA’s rules to make more drugs available OTC affect accessibility?—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
20 Feb. 2026
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The minister also said work was already underway with other southern African countries to manufacture drugs locally and pool resources across borders.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Daily News has a duty to verify facts asserted in op-eds.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The underlying facts tell a remarkable story of how Isom is leading American brilliantly and boldly.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2026
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In 2025 alone, the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM) backed 23 foreign features through the incentive scheme, generating more than $165 million in local investment.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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The film marks a buzzy return to the theatrical features for Belgian director and producer Frank Van Passel, best known for Cannes breakout and Oscar entry Mannekin Pis and Villa des Roses, with more recent credits including mystery thriller series Moresnet.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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Refusing to consider what might be effective remedies will condemn some people to die.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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There are a range of treatments available, from lifestyle changes and over-the-counter remedies to prescription medication and menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), sometimes called hormone replacement therapy (HRT).—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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But with the war showing no sign of ending, how long those qualities can keep him in power is an open question.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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But while this may help some artists, others continue to credit the ineffable qualities of music composition.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Specifics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifics. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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