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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
Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Connecticut law imposes a mandatory, enforceable duty on parents under statute 10-184 to educate their children in specified subjects.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Some leases in Germany require tenants to air out their homes at multiple specified times of day, The Washington Post reported.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This ratio indicates how often inventory is sold and restocked over a specified period.
—Block Advisors Contributor, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Details on the distribution process for the $500 checks are still being finalized, but Fernandez suggested that homeowners will need to request the funds by a specified deadline to receive their payment.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
This offer is available exclusively to new users in eligible states who meet the specified age requirements.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
These specified areas, Luscombe said, include professional businesses such as accounting, law, medicine, performing arts, consulting and athletics.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
In addition, the UBS Evidence Lab’s China Online Market Monitor underscored increased momentum in the Wilson brand’s third quarter GMV (gross merchandise value; a measure of the total value sold through an e-commerce platform over a specified period of time) trends.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 15 Feb. 2026
However, Paxton’s opinion specified that requirement only applies in cases where an inmate dies on jail property, as opposed to, for example, in a hospital while still in custody.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
The agency has not specified if the suspension of the police powers of Blanchette and Leslie are due to violations of its policies regarding pursuits and forcibly ending them.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
That ransom, as specified in the note, has been set at 6 million dollars.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Feb. 2026
In 2023, Mulready specified 53 complaints.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
Ninety minutes before the deadline, a source close to the matter confirmed to PEOPLE that no payments had been made to the account specified in the note.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Coffee preparation methods weren’t specified either.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Unless otherwise specified, no one is in custody in the above shootings.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The water district plans to use approximately $1 million in federal grant funding for the project, and it must be spent within a specified timeframe.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Connecticut law imposes a mandatory, enforceable duty on parents under statute 10-184 to educate their children in specified subjects.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Some leases in Germany require tenants to air out their homes at multiple specified times of day, The Washington Post reported.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This ratio indicates how often inventory is sold and restocked over a specified period.
—Block Advisors Contributor, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Details on the distribution process for the $500 checks are still being finalized, but Fernandez suggested that homeowners will need to request the funds by a specified deadline to receive their payment.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
This offer is available exclusively to new users in eligible states who meet the specified age requirements.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
These specified areas, Luscombe said, include professional businesses such as accounting, law, medicine, performing arts, consulting and athletics.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
In addition, the UBS Evidence Lab’s China Online Market Monitor underscored increased momentum in the Wilson brand’s third quarter GMV (gross merchandise value; a measure of the total value sold through an e-commerce platform over a specified period of time) trends.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
Verb
While no date was specified, Israeli outlet Channel 12 reported that they are slated for Tuesday.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 15 Feb. 2026
However, Paxton’s opinion specified that requirement only applies in cases where an inmate dies on jail property, as opposed to, for example, in a hospital while still in custody.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
The agency has not specified if the suspension of the police powers of Blanchette and Leslie are due to violations of its policies regarding pursuits and forcibly ending them.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
That ransom, as specified in the note, has been set at 6 million dollars.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Feb. 2026
In 2023, Mulready specified 53 complaints.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
Ninety minutes before the deadline, a source close to the matter confirmed to PEOPLE that no payments had been made to the account specified in the note.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Coffee preparation methods weren’t specified either.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Unless otherwise specified, no one is in custody in the above shootings.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specified
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Software stocks plunged in early February following the release of a new tool from Anthropic that tailors its model for work in specific industries like legal and finance.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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During the podcast, Tuinman did not offer any specific details regarding the jailbreaking process.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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The exercises that build a strong, defined back A balanced routine that includes strength training, cardio, and mobility can improve everything from daily function to athletic performance, while also shaping muscle over time.—
Ciara Lucas,
SELF,
15 Feb. 2026
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Boatneck tops are defined by wide, shallow necklines that graze the collarbone, creating a flattering, elongating effect.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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But similarly to the three-man lineup mentioned above, Orlando’s starting quintet has played the fewest amount of minutes (126) compared to the other 31 five-man lineups from around the league on that list.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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Over nine episodes, Baber’s two-Zodiac-killer theory has not been mentioned, nor have the Atlanta child murders.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The stated purpose in this case was to prevent excessive humidity, because the climate in Denmark can be cool and damp.—
William Bahnfleth,
The Conversation,
4 Feb. 2026
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The stated goal of the tracks is to use some of the money generated by the machines to increase purses, which is a huge liability in California racing now.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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Doctors have prescribed it for more than 50 years for many off-label indications, including in women with threatened miscarriage, as well as in protocols to prevent preterm birth.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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Ice is commonly prescribed to fix dull blades, but do ice cubes really sharpen them?—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers in New Mexico also cited the intense immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota as a reason to limit cooperation with ICE.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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McCarty, in a statement, cited Matsui’s ability to secure federal funding for projects such as a $300 million infrastructure repair for the I Street bridge that connects West Sacramento to downtown’s Railyards.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Under pressure from governments, including threats of bans and fines, X restricted Grok’s ability to generate certain explicit images last month.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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No explicit demands were left at the scene of the crime, but the crime is believed to have been a kidnapping.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Stamos-Buesig in turn noticed problems with the group’s bank records and contacted the district attorney’s office, according to both prosecutors and Stamos-Buesig.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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As many fans have noticed, Muffin and all of the kids in the show grow up over time.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Specified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specified. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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