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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
Andrew Jones, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
One exercise involved lightly pressing down on the abdomen in specified areas surrounding the belly button, while the other required contracting the hips in a bridge motion.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Buprenorphine is controlled by the Drug Enforcement Administration's suspicious orders report system, which restricts supply when pharmacies order more than allowed under specified thresholds.
—Andrew Jones, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Critics say the warrants intrude on Americans' reasonable expectation of privacy by compelling service providers to turn over broad swaths of user location history and time stamps within a specified area over a specified timeframe.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
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
ABC News, 9 May 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, 7 May 2026
Failures to respond within the timeframe specified in the documents may be deemed as approvals.
—Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
All events take place on May 10 unless otherwise specified.
—Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The weather may reach severe levels during the time frame specified.
—Vytas Reid, CBS News, 4 May 2026
While the drug or drugs involved were not specified in legal documents, a substance was found in Spears’ car that night.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
It's powered by a single Rolls-Royce AE 3007N turbofan jet engine that generates 10,000 lb of thrust and gives the aircraft an operation radius of 500 nm (575 miles, 926 km), and high subsonic speed that has not been specified.
—David Szondy
april 27, New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2026
While Berkshire has generally not specified who buys specific stocks in the portfolio, Combs has been thought to favor technology and financials.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Buprenorphine is controlled by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s suspicious orders report system, which restricts supply when pharmacies order more than allowed under specified thresholds.
—Andrew Jones, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
One exercise involved lightly pressing down on the abdomen in specified areas surrounding the belly button, while the other required contracting the hips in a bridge motion.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Buprenorphine is controlled by the Drug Enforcement Administration's suspicious orders report system, which restricts supply when pharmacies order more than allowed under specified thresholds.
—Andrew Jones, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Critics say the warrants intrude on Americans' reasonable expectation of privacy by compelling service providers to turn over broad swaths of user location history and time stamps within a specified area over a specified timeframe.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.
—ABC News, 9 May 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, 7 May 2026
Failures to respond within the timeframe specified in the documents may be deemed as approvals.
—Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
All events take place on May 10 unless otherwise specified.
—Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The weather may reach severe levels during the time frame specified.
—Vytas Reid, CBS News, 4 May 2026
While the drug or drugs involved were not specified in legal documents, a substance was found in Spears’ car that night.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
It's powered by a single Rolls-Royce AE 3007N turbofan jet engine that generates 10,000 lb of thrust and gives the aircraft an operation radius of 500 nm (575 miles, 926 km), and high subsonic speed that has not been specified.
—David Szondy
april 27, New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2026
While Berkshire has generally not specified who buys specific stocks in the portfolio, Combs has been thought to favor technology and financials.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specified
Adjective
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Modern vehicles do have more sensitive electronics, and following manufacturer-specific procedures is always the safest approach.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Professors and departments are urged to make these both general and specific.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
Verb
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For a player whose career has always been defined by popularity, near-misses and unfinished major championship business, that’s more than enough to make the golf world pay attention again.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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The Emmys are supposed to identify and honor the TV that defined the previous year.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
Verb
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As mentioned, lounges are often overcrowded, and taking up more than your fair share of space can frustrate fellow travelers.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Both Donnell and Mesiacos mentioned that the foundation will be creating an advisory group to help the board.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The stated goal is to spur creation, innovation, and successful startups.—
TIm Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
4 May 2026
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Mississippi officials are preparing for a special session that could extend beyond its stated purpose.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The Supreme Court in 2024 upheld the FDA’s regulations allowing mifepristone to be prescribed online, unanimously ruling that the doctor’s group that sued the FDA, the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, did not have proper standing to file the legal challenge in the first instance.—
Gabrielle M. Etzel,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2026
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The case before the court stems from a lawsuit Louisiana filed to roll back the Food and Drug Administration’s rules on how mifepristone can be prescribed.—
Mark Sherman,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Lamont and Bysiewicz cited Connecticut’s nearly $17 minimum wage.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Politico, which was first to report Makary’s resignation, cited an administration source as saying Kyle Diamantas, an FDA food official, will become acting head of the agency.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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As with a requirement for prior notification, automatically withholding funds absent explicit congressional approval is necessary, especially when one party controls both chambers of Congress and the White House.—
James Cramer,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2026
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Eady later sued Bravo over the incident and said the explicit photos in question did not depict her.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Kuo showed off her ice-queen garb and noticed a friend in the corner.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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DeLuz noticed the Democrats becoming more combative, taking shots at Becerra during the last two debates as the former state attorney general is now considered the party's frontrunner.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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“Specified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specified. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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