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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
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
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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 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
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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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Regrets are common enough after lives are lost — when the cost of conflict is staring you right in the face, dead-eyed and countless — and yet this specific contrition persists long before the ships crash, the arrows fly, and the dragons roar.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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It will be defined by who constructs the systems that allow both to scale together—and who had the capital, the patience, and the mandate to start building before anyone else.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
14 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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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
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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
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Shotwell is SpaceX’s top executive underneath Musk, the founder, CEO, technology chief and board chair, and the person whose stated goal is to make life multiplanetary.—
Morgan Brennan,Harriet Taylor,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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However, complementary methods are not replacements for a treatment regimen prescribed by your doctor.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
12 June 2026
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So there’s certain areas prescribed for us in our statute.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
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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
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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 20 Jun. 2026.
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