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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
Heather McRea, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
The benefit is usually capped at a specified dollar amount, either by day or total.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
For context, oil is traded as a futures contract, which means an agreement to buy or sell at a specified price on a future date.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Levitt director Nancy Halverson said a specified lineup for all of that will be announced in early May, alongside a complete concert announcement for the summer.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1 Apr. 2026
The state House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday to criminalize drag shows that take place outside specified venues.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2026
The Improvement District will continue to distribute funds and accept applications for the Home Repair Grant Program – allocating up to $10,000 for specified repairs.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
To find the right actors for that job, Farris and her team sort through a mountain of self-tapes in the first round, asking people to improvise for two minutes on a specified topic.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
Sometimes as soon as five minutes later, a volunteer would post a video from the specified location.
—Daniel Brook, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
The federal government then refiled the lawsuit in the city specified by the judge; that case is ongoing.
—Rebecca Boone, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The treaty specified that a survey team, comprising both Americans and Mexicans, would demarcate the border between the two countries.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Neither study specified where new Idahoans were coming from.
—Mark Dee
april 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
As the agency moves toward privatization, TSA specified where some of its job cuts would take effect.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026
The date of Haynes' identification was not specified.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Neither the email nor the announcement on the clinic’s website specified why the Fertility Center of Orlando was closing or whether McNichol would be among the employees continuing to provide care.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
The White House hasn’t exactly specified where within the tax and spending bill the money is coming from.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Becerra faces two felony counts of contacting a minor with intent to commit a specified offense, along with misdemeanor counts of annoying or molesting a person believed to be a child and attempting to induce false testimony.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
The benefit is usually capped at a specified dollar amount, either by day or total.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
For context, oil is traded as a futures contract, which means an agreement to buy or sell at a specified price on a future date.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Levitt director Nancy Halverson said a specified lineup for all of that will be announced in early May, alongside a complete concert announcement for the summer.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1 Apr. 2026
The state House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday to criminalize drag shows that take place outside specified venues.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2026
The Improvement District will continue to distribute funds and accept applications for the Home Repair Grant Program – allocating up to $10,000 for specified repairs.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
To find the right actors for that job, Farris and her team sort through a mountain of self-tapes in the first round, asking people to improvise for two minutes on a specified topic.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
Sometimes as soon as five minutes later, a volunteer would post a video from the specified location.
—Daniel Brook, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
The federal government then refiled the lawsuit in the city specified by the judge; that case is ongoing.
—Rebecca Boone, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The treaty specified that a survey team, comprising both Americans and Mexicans, would demarcate the border between the two countries.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Neither study specified where new Idahoans were coming from.
—Mark Dee
april 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
As the agency moves toward privatization, TSA specified where some of its job cuts would take effect.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026
The date of Haynes' identification was not specified.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Neither the email nor the announcement on the clinic’s website specified why the Fertility Center of Orlando was closing or whether McNichol would be among the employees continuing to provide care.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
The White House hasn’t exactly specified where within the tax and spending bill the money is coming from.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specified
Adjective
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Gemini May 21 – June 20 Get specific about what’s actually worth your money and energy today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 Get specific about what’s actually worth your money and energy today.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Clutch scoring is defined as points that come in the final five minutes of a game where the point differential between teams is five or less.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Unlike her costars, Maude Apatow’s Euphoria character, Lexi Howard, is defined by her platonic and familial relationships, such as the one with her childhood best friend, Rue, and her older sister, Cassie.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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Wrapping up the conversation, Knowles mentioned her new venture, Badass Teenie B Productions, and emphasized the value of staying authentic and taking pride in your achievements.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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Another option mentioned by brokers for people looking to lower their costs is to consider one of the two types of Medigap plans that come with a deductible, which is currently just under $3,000 for a year.—
Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The stated goal was to reduce per capita electricity consumption by 15% by 2015.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Apr. 2026
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The stated goal is to protect consumers from addiction and financial harm, but the bill could end up pushing those bets underground instead.—
Cláudia Nunes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Aging Americans frequently visit the doctor due to chronic pain, where they are often prescribed powerful medications to manage their symptoms.—
Brian Frost,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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For these newborns, growth is so crucial to survival that every calorie, nutrient and electrolyte is meticulously calculated and prescribed daily.—
Alexander Crider,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Many of the world’s most popular musicians have cited Prince as an influence on their careers, including Beyoncé and Bruno Mars.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The driver of the Honda was cited for careless driving, according to the FHP.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Could a traffic code provide explicit limits for every possible set of road conditions?—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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In many cases, Friedman said, authors assume they are not supposed to discuss their deals, even when there is no explicit restriction.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The vehicle was apparently abandoned in the Hollywood Hills and towed to a police impound lot, where an employee noticed a foul smell emanating from the trunk last September and alerted authorities.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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The trader bet $119 that the weather in Paris on April 15 would jump past the equivalent of 64 degrees Fahrenheit, and weather enthusiasts online noticed a sudden spike in temperature on that day.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Specified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specified. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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