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as in defined
to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly
the document specifies precisely how you may use the information it contains
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as in mentioned
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
police reports didn't specify the model of car the robbers were driving
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Recent Examples of specified
Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Deer hunting in California is permitted in specified areas and only with state licenses and tags.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
Voting Members who opt in must submit credits by a specified deadline.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 June 2026
Many off-plan sales contracts include provisions requiring developers to compensate purchasers if handovers are delayed beyond a specified period, often six to 12 months.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 11 June 2026
Under German law, a KG must have at least one general partner with unlimited liability and at least one limited partner whose liability is restricted to a specified capital contribution.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
These agreements can ensure that the host community obtains certain specified benefits, such as local workforce guarantees or infrastructure development, as a result of the data center project.
—Michael Helbing, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
What’s at issue in this debate over whether persons born on American soil, apart from certain specified categories of exceptions, shall be American citizens?
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Dollar amounts are no specified but grantees will use the money for general unrestricted operating expenses.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
The employee, whose position was not specified, was disciplined this week, according to an announcement from the UK’s data protection regulator, known as the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
—Valentine Ulgu-Servant, Vanity Fair, 20 June 2026
Winner is responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local taxes, if any, as well as any other costs and expenses associated with Prize acceptance and use not specified herein as being provided.
—AJC.com, 18 June 2026
The child, whose name and age were not specified in statements by DPS or Senatobia Police, has been identified in a GoFundMe and in local outlet WREG as 1-year-old Kohen Wiley.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
These sites have not yet been specified.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 15 June 2026
It hasn't been specified what would be covered in the second movie or how the abuse allegations would be handled.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Police also said that the man and woman knew each other, but have not specified their relationship, nor any possible link to the Kaiser complex.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Adjective
Or cities can propose special taxes, where the money is earmarked for specified purposes.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Deer hunting in California is permitted in specified areas and only with state licenses and tags.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
Voting Members who opt in must submit credits by a specified deadline.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 June 2026
Many off-plan sales contracts include provisions requiring developers to compensate purchasers if handovers are delayed beyond a specified period, often six to 12 months.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 11 June 2026
Under German law, a KG must have at least one general partner with unlimited liability and at least one limited partner whose liability is restricted to a specified capital contribution.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
These agreements can ensure that the host community obtains certain specified benefits, such as local workforce guarantees or infrastructure development, as a result of the data center project.
—Michael Helbing, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
What’s at issue in this debate over whether persons born on American soil, apart from certain specified categories of exceptions, shall be American citizens?
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Dollar amounts are no specified but grantees will use the money for general unrestricted operating expenses.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Verb
The park hasn’t specified when the ride will close for refurbishment and reopen.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
The employee, whose position was not specified, was disciplined this week, according to an announcement from the UK’s data protection regulator, known as the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
—Valentine Ulgu-Servant, Vanity Fair, 20 June 2026
Winner is responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local taxes, if any, as well as any other costs and expenses associated with Prize acceptance and use not specified herein as being provided.
—AJC.com, 18 June 2026
The child, whose name and age were not specified in statements by DPS or Senatobia Police, has been identified in a GoFundMe and in local outlet WREG as 1-year-old Kohen Wiley.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
These sites have not yet been specified.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 15 June 2026
It hasn't been specified what would be covered in the second movie or how the abuse allegations would be handled.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Police also said that the man and woman knew each other, but have not specified their relationship, nor any possible link to the Kaiser complex.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specified
Adjective
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Even though the film had no specific political focus.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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The specific programs targeted by the EPA regulate emissions from vehicles, lawn and garden equipment, and generators.—
Haley Parsley
June 22,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Verb
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Sentience is defined as the basic capacity to feel and to experience sensations.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Through five innings, the 27-year-old struck out seven batters and gave up seven hits while allowing two runs, continuing to cement himself as Miami’s most consistent pitcher in a season defined by injuries across the pitching staff.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
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Feinsand and Olney specifically mentioned some of the team's most expensive players, including first baseman Rafael Devers, shortstop Willy Adames and third baseman Matt Chapman, among those the Giants are looking to deal.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Johnny’s never even mentioned it to me.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Their stated reasoning did not hinge on party interests, and federal courts have said partisan gerrymandering is constitutionally permissible.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Reimposing a crude oil export ban would tell the world that America is willing to surrender one of its clearest economic and strategic advantages for a policy that would not even accomplish its stated goal.—
Dan Eberhart,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Someone needs to keep up with the doctors’ reports and instructions, and pick up any medicines that may be prescribed.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
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Cathy believes that Daveigh's addiction began when she was prescribed oxycodone and other painkillers after injuring her back in a motorcycle accident around 2016.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Many fans cited transportation logistics and enhanced security measures as key reasons for the delays.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Investigators also cited writings allegedly authored by Proper, the youngest member of the group at 19 years old.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The decentralized group, created by 15-year-old Bradley Chance Cadenhead in Stephenville, targets children through social media, gaming platforms and messaging apps to coerce them into self-harm and sharing explicit content.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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Samaritaine is explicit about this positioning.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Verb
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The man then noticed a bullet hole in her car door.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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But in recent years, NASA has noticed that the critical satellite has begun unexpectedly getting lower and lower – putting it in danger of burning up in Earth's atmosphere.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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“Specified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specified. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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