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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 statements were the first time the Republican administration has offered specifics for when and how the Reflecting Pool may have been damaged after work on the project was substantially completed.
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Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
While both Kalshi and Polymarket are currently accepting wagers on the wedding of the century, Kalshi users seem to have much more interest in the specifics of Swift’s nuptials than those who favor its more crypto-bro-heavy rival.
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Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
24 June 2026
Its responses about the specifics of a unified system generally boiled down to maybe yes, maybe no.
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Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
If a co-worker fishes for help without clarity, ask for specifics with care.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Messi’s father has been undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness, the family said in a statement last week while not providing any specifics.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
But the specifics of the programs are still being determined, and the funding has yet to flow.
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Anna Maria Barry-Jester,
ProPublica,
22 June 2026
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.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
While both Kalshi and Polymarket are currently accepting wagers on the wedding of the century, Kalshi users seem to have much more interest in the specifics of Swift’s nuptials than those who favor its more crypto-bro-heavy rival.
—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
24 June 2026
Its responses about the specifics of a unified system generally boiled down to maybe yes, maybe no.
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Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
If a co-worker fishes for help without clarity, ask for specifics with care.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Messi’s father has been undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness, the family said in a statement last week while not providing any specifics.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
But the specifics of the programs are still being determined, and the funding has yet to flow.
—
Anna Maria Barry-Jester,
ProPublica,
22 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifics
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The unit at Lackland has implemented mitigation measures, is monitoring trainees who may have been exposed and is treating symptomatic trainees with antiviral medications such as Tamiflu, an Air Force spokesperson told CBS News last week.
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Neither group changed their diet or exercise habits during the 20-day trial, and none of the participants were taking blood pressure medications.
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Venezuelan and Spanish ministers will speak again in the coming hours to finalize the details of the assistance.
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The provision would have required state and local officials to report details of citizenship documentation on a national form used for voter registration applications.
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According to the researchers, characteristics that reliably convey useful information can become increasingly important if other species benefit from responding to them.
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That debate has sharpened after the Fifth Circuit’s decision in Sirius Solutions, which rejected the IRS’s emphasis on a taxpayer’s active participation and instead focused on the statute and the legal characteristics of limited partner status, including liability protection.
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The drugs brought on psychotic episodes that were destructive, and when his son was about 20, the family made the difficult decision to ask Sean to leave the house.
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Correctional Health Services, which administers addiction treatment programs in the jails, said more efforts are needed to prevent drugs from getting into the facilities.
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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department continues to work closely with the FBI as investigators follow up on leads, review information, and pursue the facts surrounding this case.
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Conversations need grounding as intuitive Moon in your 3rd House of Communication opposes illusory Neptune in your 9th House of Travel and Learning, so facts and visions compete.
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The mesh upper features perforated pockets that allow air to get into the shoe to prevent your feet from overheating no matter what the weather outside is looking like.
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Immediate steps were taken to strengthen access controls for customer profile data, and additional security features will be added in the future.
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For his part, Sherman, a long-time champion of wriggling remedies, cheered the clearance as a step forward for MDT generally.
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Giamusso, the bureau spokesperson, denied that these are reasons a person in prison would have their remedies rejected.
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Max’s qualities, as a colleague and friend, were clear for all those who were lucky enough to work with him.
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Experts advise looking beyond dominant traits and considering qualities like collaboration and curiosity when identifying future leaders.
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“Specifics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifics. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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