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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
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
Through an account review, banks are generally required to identify and protect qualifying federal benefit deposits received within a specified look-back period.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Late last year, Hopkins tried again, with an even better proposal to allow Snelling, in consultation with Johnson’s deputy mayor for public safety, to declare four-hour curfews for minors within specified areas with 12 hours’ notice.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
The authority would also be able to delegate administration of specified sites to local authorities or corporations, subject to the council’s approval.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 13 May 2026
Bart Jansen, USA Today, 13 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
That’s an extensive list of models, specified below.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 12 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, 8 June 2026
No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
In a press release Wednesday, the agency specified that the screwworm had been found inside a 3-week-old calf’s umbilical area.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The daughter, who is a minor and whose age is not specified, allegedly suffered abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and a parasitic infection that required prescription medication.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 4 June 2026
The Boy With the Light-Blue Eyes, the genre-bending Greek feature film debut of writer-director Thanasis Neofotistos, may be set in a time that is not specified.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Adjective
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
Through an account review, banks are generally required to identify and protect qualifying federal benefit deposits received within a specified look-back period.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Late last year, Hopkins tried again, with an even better proposal to allow Snelling, in consultation with Johnson’s deputy mayor for public safety, to declare four-hour curfews for minors within specified areas with 12 hours’ notice.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
The authority would also be able to delegate administration of specified sites to local authorities or corporations, subject to the council’s approval.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 13 May 2026
Verb
The United States would have 60 days to fulfill their obligations specified in the agreement, Aragchi said.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 13 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
That’s an extensive list of models, specified below.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 12 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, 8 June 2026
No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
In a press release Wednesday, the agency specified that the screwworm had been found inside a 3-week-old calf’s umbilical area.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The daughter, who is a minor and whose age is not specified, allegedly suffered abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and a parasitic infection that required prescription medication.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 4 June 2026
The Boy With the Light-Blue Eyes, the genre-bending Greek feature film debut of writer-director Thanasis Neofotistos, may be set in a time that is not specified.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specified
Adjective
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Different genes for different cytokines, growth factors or other proteins could be swapped in to target specific diseases of the ocular surface, potentially extending the approach beyond corneal wounds to chronic inflammatory conditions.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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In South Asian households, a child’s disability triggers a specific kind of family crisis that most American clinicians are not trained to recognize.—
Ritu Goel,
STAT,
15 June 2026
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Boxy, Straight-Lined Furniture Sharp angles and rigid silhouettes once defined contemporary interiors, but designers are increasingly embracing softer forms.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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The next phase of global growth will not be defined by who builds the best models or extracts the most energy.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Eco effort As mentioned above, the property is designed to take maximum advantage of the environment, from the marine breeze to natural light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Across movie studios, television networks and content production firms, AI creators CNBC spoke to mentioned using a wide variety of generative AI tools, with Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Kling, MiniMax, Seedance and Google’s AI Studio being frequently mentioned.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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Paid for by Taxpayers, Hidden from Taxpayers Transparency is a stated goal of the rulemaking, but will effectively make scientific research more opaque to the American public.—
Kelly Fleming,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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With stated goals for AI to contribute significant percentages to their GDPs—Saudi Arabia is targeting 12% by the end of the decade and the UAE is aiming for 40% by 2031—the Gulf states view it as a central plank of their economic diversification strategies.—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Regularly take your daily medications as prescribed.—
Craig O. Weber,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
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The doctor prescribed a PET scan of my brain and advised me to be patient.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 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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There have been Democratic efforts to build left-leaning influencer networks and reenergize base voters, but some inside the party are also pushing to see investment in communities where politics is not the explicit focus.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
15 June 2026
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While Pichai may have shied away from commenting directly on AI’s promises and perils, away from the podium, the Google chief has been explicit about what young graduates could expect in the new technological age.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Verb
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As a teenager, Cody noticed a girl named Rebecca during study hall and, according to Davis, winked at her from across the room.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The Royals noticed the different demeanor.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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“Specified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specified. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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