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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
However, Parker became a Westeros historian, turning to Martin’s wider literary works to immerse himself in the specifics of this particular period of the fantasy universe.
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Since Gemini is just rolling out to smart home devices, some of its specifics have not yet been established.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
That payment is a percentage of the MSRP, but a spokesman would not provide specifics.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
When Friendly pressed for specifics and evidence, none was presented.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
So, check here for specifics on your type of grass.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
As Mark describes his strategies, his reflections quickly outleap the specifics of the sport and take on a philosophical dimension.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
Currently, there are no specifics as to how much land has been burned or the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
The truth about Manhattans is that the specifics are everything.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Since Gemini is just rolling out to smart home devices, some of its specifics have not yet been established.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
That payment is a percentage of the MSRP, but a spokesman would not provide specifics.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
When Friendly pressed for specifics and evidence, none was presented.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
So, check here for specifics on your type of grass.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
As Mark describes his strategies, his reflections quickly outleap the specifics of the sport and take on a philosophical dimension.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
Currently, there are no specifics as to how much land has been burned or the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
The truth about Manhattans is that the specifics are everything.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifics
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About 70 million beneficiaries can still go to medical appointments, receive medications and get hospital care.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Roske described mental health issues in the note and said the plan was to kill Kavanaugh and then herself, but that therapy and medications have helped her.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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That means record stores around Indy must balance fans' expectations while contending with companies that hold back release details until the last minute.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, the work continues at the state Capitol in Lansing with many budget details still not made public.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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As a professor of science education, one of my goals while preparing future teachers is to introduce them to the characteristics of scientific knowledge and how it is developed.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Typical eldest daughter characteristics include being responsible, independent, empathic, caring, a perfectionist, stressed and anxious, the Cleveland Clinic notes.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, Detroit Free Press' Georgea Kovanis shared her experiences spending a year, along with photographer Mandi Wright, with Amanda, a woman addicted to drugs who is helping others like her, distributing harm reduction items that have saved lives.—
Detroit Free Press staff,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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So far, five boats believed to be carrying drugs have been intercepted in the Caribbean, with the death toll now rising to 21.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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These courts ruled that prior lawsuits addressed the same facts and that a law called Section 230 gave the social media companies legal immunity for content-moderation decisions.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Laine requested community members let law enforcement conduct their investigation and let the facts come to light.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Monica Hooper is an award-winning features writer specializing in entertainment news for Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.—
Dustin Staggs,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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The cabin-style home’s external features are just as impressive as what’s inside, too.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Gibson credited natural remedies and a special diet with curing her cancer.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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If a court affirms that the city retaliated against The Trap, Loy said potential remedies could include civil remedies, such as compensatory or punitive damages.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Also, research has shown this seasoning has antioxidant qualities.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Reviewers love its texture, temperature-regulating qualities, and its suitability for all seasons.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Specifics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifics. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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