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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
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
The Republican National Committee, which brought the lawsuit, alleges the policy violates federal law establishing the Tuesday after the first Monday in November as the day for election of members of the House, Senate, and presidential electors, in specified years.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
The confidence interval came in below the pre-specified threshold, a miss that could complicate regulatory review despite the overall data and safety profile looking solid, STAT’s Matthew Herper writes.
—Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 23 Mar. 2026
Rivian has also agreed not to sell fully autonomous vehicles to Uber’s direct ride‑hailing rivals for a specified exclusivity period, according to the SEC filing.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
With an escalation clause, your offer automatically increases, up to a specified maximum, if another buyer in the running outbids you.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 11 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit is asking for non-specified damages, lawyer costs and other relief.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The nationality of the third was not specified.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The Pima County Sheriff’s Office has not publicly specified a motive.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
All parks have piped drinking water and no shower facilities unless otherwise specified.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The school's name wasn't specified in court documents.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 27 Mar. 2026
Workers qualify only in accordance with occupations specified by the Treasury Department.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Her relationship to the children was not specified.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Sonos has not specified the drivers' frequency response nor their power rating.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
The Republican National Committee, which brought the lawsuit, alleges the policy violates federal law establishing the Tuesday after the first Monday in November as the day for election of members of the House, Senate, and presidential electors, in specified years.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
The confidence interval came in below the pre-specified threshold, a miss that could complicate regulatory review despite the overall data and safety profile looking solid, STAT’s Matthew Herper writes.
—Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 23 Mar. 2026
Rivian has also agreed not to sell fully autonomous vehicles to Uber’s direct ride‑hailing rivals for a specified exclusivity period, according to the SEC filing.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
With an escalation clause, your offer automatically increases, up to a specified maximum, if another buyer in the running outbids you.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 11 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit is asking for non-specified damages, lawyer costs and other relief.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The nationality of the third was not specified.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The Pima County Sheriff’s Office has not publicly specified a motive.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
All parks have piped drinking water and no shower facilities unless otherwise specified.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The school's name wasn't specified in court documents.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 27 Mar. 2026
Workers qualify only in accordance with occupations specified by the Treasury Department.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Her relationship to the children was not specified.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Sonos has not specified the drivers' frequency response nor their power rating.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specified
Adjective
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Strong feedback is specific, behavior-based, and tied to outcomes.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Missouri Secretary of State’s office offers an online tool to help voters look up their specific polling place for this election.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Though global attention has shifted, daily life in Ukraine remains defined by uncertainty.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2026
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Sets by Illenium, Steve Aoki, BZRP, Vintage Culture, Armin Van Buuren, Alesso, Martin Garrix, Eric Prydz, Sara Landry, Major Lazer and others highlight a night defined by big production and packed audiences.—
Miami Herald newsroom,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Miller mentioned Anton Bonke, who recently entered the transfer portal, speaking about a brief interaction with the 7-foot-2 center.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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An example given by Samsung is finding a YouTube video for its latest Galaxy Unpacked event and starting it from the moment the Privacy Display feature is mentioned.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The stated purpose is to assist with airport operations during the shutdown, not to screen immigration status.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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There is no evidence in the documents that the grant money was used for anything other than its stated purpose.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For more than 40 years, beta-blockers have been commonly prescribed as a standard treatment for adults who have had heart attacks with no complications, to reduce the risk of another cardiovascular event, and many people continue the medications for life.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Some common examples include celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, or a gastric bypass procedure, along with taking a class of medications known as proton pump inhibitors (which are prescribed to reduce stomach acid production), or loop diuretics (prescribed to treat fluid retention).—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But Morath has cited the district’s overall below-average performance on the STAAR exams, which will need to improve before the state will return local control.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Shen cited environmental pollution and cost of living concerns as the driving forces behind the movement.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The law gives immigration judges significant discretion to suspend public access to court proceedings — they are required to close hearings in matters involving spousal abuse and minor children, for example, unless there’s explicit direction from the affected people to do otherwise.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The United States and Israel have pursued a high-stakes geopolitical objective in Iran with the explicit aim of reshaping regional power balances, but the unintended consequence may be an equally profound reshaping of financial market regimes.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That observation mirrors exactly what Miles Bridges has noticed.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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An investigation into the shooting found that a driver picked up a female passenger in Kansas City, and shortly after, the driver noticed they were being followed by the Jeep.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Specified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specified. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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