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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
Trump’s lack of specifics on his new 10% Canada tariff raised key questions for Erica York, vice president of federal tax policy at the Tax Foundation.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
While the deal's specifics have not been released, both sides have signaled that a resolution is within reach, even as core issues—such as manufacturing imbalances and access to advanced computer chips—remain unresolved.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
The officials did not offer specifics on what the deals the president is seeking may entail.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
The truth about Manhattans is that the specifics are everything.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
His presentation included no specifics on where Miami should cut the $1 billion budget funded by property taxes.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Its abstraction feels less evasive than connective, demanding engagement with the core fear rather than the distraction of specifics; the threat can no longer be imagined as some specific other — some other government, some other madman.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
On the podcast, Jelly Roll did not delve into specifics about the affair or its timeline.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
The specifics change, but the story stays the same.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
While the deal's specifics have not been released, both sides have signaled that a resolution is within reach, even as core issues—such as manufacturing imbalances and access to advanced computer chips—remain unresolved.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
The officials did not offer specifics on what the deals the president is seeking may entail.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
The truth about Manhattans is that the specifics are everything.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
His presentation included no specifics on where Miami should cut the $1 billion budget funded by property taxes.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Its abstraction feels less evasive than connective, demanding engagement with the core fear rather than the distraction of specifics; the threat can no longer be imagined as some specific other — some other government, some other madman.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
On the podcast, Jelly Roll did not delve into specifics about the affair or its timeline.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
The specifics change, but the story stays the same.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifics
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Eating these foods raw can irritate the stomach and interact with medications.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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Fear and stigma Montgomery says the goal is to identify medications for survivors that can reach into sanctuary sites and root out any hidden virus.—
NPR,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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By refusing to specify details of the case, the government keeps the possibility alive of changing their reasoning or their claims to have the same effect for different reasons—just as the mob changes its reasoning for killing Cinna.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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Analysts grilled Vecchione during the Wednesday call for more details around the bank's loan collateral and lending to non-depository financial institutions, or NDFIs.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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As America’s capital of both wine production and pleasant weather, California has any number of towns that capture this experience, each with distinguishing characteristics that suit different types of travelers.—
Justin Goldman,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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Sadly, the Volvo EX30 missed its moment to be great, but retains some appealing characteristics.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The buildup in forces comes after a series of additional strikes against vessels the administration claims are carrying drugs.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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Some drugs come in a powder or liquid form or can be crushed and mixed into applesauce.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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At that sentencing hearing, a number of witnesses for the defense testified to the facts of Lorincz's occupation, none pointing to work as a doctor.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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Teenagers can only take so many historical facts or visits to ancient ruins and notable churches.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Our expert take The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is a premium credit card with a myriad of benefits and a lower annual fee than other high-end cards with similar features.—
Meghan Hunter,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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Leaders go for the big-name software with bold promises, only to face long implementations, steep learning curves, and features that don’t match how teams actually work.—
Dennis Woodside,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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This design style is inspired by old-fashioned apothecary shops, where herbs and minerals were mixed and sold as remedies hundreds of years ago.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Tea tree oil may help with mild skin symptoms, but more severe cases may require medical care instead of natural remedies.—
Heidi Cope,
Health,
27 Oct. 2025
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Benefits of Almonds for Heart Health While combining dark chocolate and almonds has a positive impact on heart health, each food provides distinct cardioprotective qualities that contribute to these benefits.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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Casper’s down alternative pillow has also ranked in our best pillows on Amazon for its temperature-regulating qualities and the plushness of its microfiber fill.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Specifics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifics. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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