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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 average penalty refund owed per account was $206, the watchdog said, although the exact amount depended on the specifics of the taxpayer’s situation.
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Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Pettway declined to comment on specifics of the situation but called it heartbreaking.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026
There are no specifics in the bill about what kind of proof a person would need to disprove another person’s citizenship.
—Meghan O’Brien, States Newsroom, 29 Jan. 2026
According to Professor Omid Malekan, who teaches a blockchain course at Columbia Business School, NYSE’s press release suggested the exchange was seeking to reap publicity, while providing little in the way of specifics.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Qatar acknowledged the calls but offered few specifics on what was discussed.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Big claims without specifics, such as bold visions with no concrete examples.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Fulton County spokesperson Jessica Corbitt-Dominguez said that the search at the county's main election facility in Union City focused on records related to the 2020 election, but declined to share specifics.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Despite the lack of specifics, financial markets reacted swiftly.
—Nik Popli, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Pettway declined to comment on specifics of the situation but called it heartbreaking.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026
There are no specifics in the bill about what kind of proof a person would need to disprove another person’s citizenship.
—Meghan O’Brien, States Newsroom, 29 Jan. 2026
According to Professor Omid Malekan, who teaches a blockchain course at Columbia Business School, NYSE’s press release suggested the exchange was seeking to reap publicity, while providing little in the way of specifics.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Qatar acknowledged the calls but offered few specifics on what was discussed.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Big claims without specifics, such as bold visions with no concrete examples.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Fulton County spokesperson Jessica Corbitt-Dominguez said that the search at the county's main election facility in Union City focused on records related to the 2020 election, but declined to share specifics.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Despite the lack of specifics, financial markets reacted swiftly.
—Nik Popli, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifics
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Additionally, Williams feels proud of how her transparency has helped others not feel ashamed of doing what’s best for their health, especially considering there's been a lot of controversy surrounding the use of GLP-1 medications.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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According to the website of the Alaska State Legislature, the failure to take medications on time at the correct dosage has massive consequences.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
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The last section of the documentary details the uncertainty of whether all this spending will actually result in the goal its biggest backers expect.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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This includes contextual details about their life (such as their socioeconomic status, medical conditions and quality of life), other mental health symptoms (such as anxiety or lack of pleasure) and biological features (such as genetics).—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
28 Jan. 2026
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Those characteristics were likely part of Hamid’s makeup early on.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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What survivors have in common Those who survive the first two years and eventually thrive tend to share a few characteristics.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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The following month, a warrant led to the seizure of guns, ammunition, cash, machinery, counterfeit drugs and raw materials.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Treatment is complicated by difficulty detecting the cancer in early stages, and its resistance to common cancer drugs.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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These three apparently disconnected facts exploded in my head and, after a lot of research, formed the narrative engine of The Grave Tattoo, a contemporary thriller with its roots firmly in the tail end of the eighteenth century.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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And in a return of goodwill, Gun Owners of America praised him for withholding judgment on the facts of the case.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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Downstairs, the lobby’s Thirsty Camel bar—with its daily live music and backdrop of glass overlooking the resort and surrounding scenery, plus a patio dotted with fire features—becomes a prime people-watching spot just about every night of the week.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Their outdoor exhibit includes land and water features, as well as hutches for shelter, nesting and breeding, according to the aquarium’s website.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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However, feelings and facts often have different remedies.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Shortly after the remedies ruling, the company in September updated Chrome to include more AI features that integrate Google apps like Calendar, YouTube and Maps so users can access those services without moving to a different webpage.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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None of this would matter if not for the feeling that something is being lost in this process — top-level K-pop sacrificing its signature qualities for the sake of broader acceptance.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2026
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That’s on top of the same blend of delightful qualities as its less-powerful siblings and still can be had well-equipped for under $150,000.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Specifics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifics. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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