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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
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Some financing programs offer promotional interest-free periods, but charge deferred interest if the balance is not paid within the specified timeframe.
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William Jones,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
The third party guarantees to purchase the investment at a set price if the investor exercises the option within a specified period.
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Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Or cities can propose special taxes, where the money is earmarked for specified purposes.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Deer hunting in California is permitted in specified areas and only with state licenses and tags.
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Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Voting Members who opt in must submit credits by a specified deadline.
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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.
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Matthew Martin,
semafor.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.
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Michael Helbing,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The account is established for the benefit of the child specified.
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Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Although these other agencies are not specified, these consultations could involve the Department of State, the National Security Council and the Department of Justice.
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Gisela Salomon,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The intensity of the tornado has not been specified.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Winners are 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.
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Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
An exact release date was not specified.
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Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
24 June 2026
The park hasn’t specified when the ride will close for refurbishment and reopen.
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Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
Adjective
The state obtains the money by selling bonds to investors and agrees to repay it, with interest, per a specified schedule.
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Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Some financing programs offer promotional interest-free periods, but charge deferred interest if the balance is not paid within the specified timeframe.
—
William Jones,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
The third party guarantees to purchase the investment at a set price if the investor exercises the option within a specified period.
—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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
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.
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Michael Helbing,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
Verb
The judge found the department overstepped its authority by adding criteria not specified by Congress, agreeing the rule would cause irreparable harm.
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Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The account is established for the benefit of the child specified.
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Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Although these other agencies are not specified, these consultations could involve the Department of State, the National Security Council and the Department of Justice.
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Gisela Salomon,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The intensity of the tornado has not been specified.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Winners are 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.
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Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
An exact release date was not specified.
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Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
24 June 2026
The park hasn’t specified when the ride will close for refurbishment and reopen.
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Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specified
Adjective
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Even though the film had no specific political focus.
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The specific programs targeted by the EPA regulate emissions from vehicles, lawn and garden equipment, and generators.
Verb
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And to be an American is to be embroiled in the great democratic experiment that has been defined by division from the beginning.
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The first merges Birkenstock’s first-ever sandal, the one-strap Madrid from 1963, featured with the Big Buckle, and is merged with its successor, the Arizona sandal launched in 1973 and defined by the brand’s original square buckles.
Verb
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Many passengers mentioned the Boy Scouts specifically as the ones helping them before first responders were able to get to the rural location.
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Atlanta has been mentioned in multiple reports as a team looking for upgrades in the offseason.
Adjective
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Their stated motivation, their vision for your business, their promises about your team and culture.
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With the call spread strategy in this ETF, a call is sold to generate premium at a stated price, and another call option is bought at the same time at a higher strike price to capture potential upside.
Verb
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Someone needs to keep up with the doctors’ reports and instructions, and pick up any medicines that may be prescribed.
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Cathy believes that Daveigh's addiction began when she was prescribed oxycodone and other painkillers after injuring her back in a motorcycle accident around 2016.
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However, Gen Zers also cited reasons for not finding such meaning.
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According to court documents reviewed by TMZ, Jean filed for divorce on June 3 in Nashville, and cited the same date as their date of separation.
Adjective
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The decentralized group, created by 15-year-old Bradley Chance Cadenhead in Stephenville, targets children through social media, gaming platforms and messaging apps to coerce them into self-harm and sharing explicit content.
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Samaritaine is explicit about this positioning.
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This market opportunity has now been embraced by a team of a16z partners that has extensive experience in networking and infrastructure automation, which indicates that the challenge is being noticed.
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And each time, Wacha noticed a desire within Lugo to keep pitching at the highest level.
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“Specified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specified. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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