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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, 1 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
This person's condition was not specified.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 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
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, 23 Apr. 2026
The reason for her departure was not specified.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
His extradition was approved by Venezuela’s Supreme Court in March, with conditions that he be tried only for the crimes specified in the request and that his legal rights be respected.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 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, 1 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
This person's condition was not specified.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 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
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, 23 Apr. 2026
The reason for her departure was not specified.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
His extradition was approved by Venezuela’s Supreme Court in March, with conditions that he be tried only for the crimes specified in the request and that his legal rights be respected.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specified
Adjective
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There is no vaccine or specific antiviral medicine for hantavirus.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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The label belongs to a specific time and place, one tied to an age when a popular newspaper column could spawn a multimedia franchise.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
4 May 2026
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The wrong chart There is a debate that has defined this decade, and nobody is winning it.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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An epic comeback and an epic bounce defined two games that forced Game 7s on Friday night.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
2 May 2026
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Made from the same durable ripstop fabric as the other styles mentioned, these shortalls are designed to keep you cool, dry, and comfortable even in the harshest summer sun.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Other potential comps Wheeler mentioned were Nikita Kucherov and Artemi Panarin for McKenna and Henrik Zetterberg for Stenberg, although none of those three were playing in the NHL in their draft-plus-one season.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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At the same time, the stated purpose of the act is to foster competing voices in communities where two newspapers may not be commercially viable.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The pill can once again be prescribed via telemedicine and obtained via mail or pharmacy, a practice approved by the Food and Drug administration in 2023.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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The appeals court order meant that mifepristone could not be prescribed via telehealth or sent through the mail; Alito's order reverses that for one week.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
4 May 2026
Verb
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One open question is whether such a space would actually be used for the events now being cited as justification.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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When asked about what is the most difficult part of outfitting a customer with an adaptive bike, Hal Honeyman sidestepped the entire mechanical issue and immediately cited funding instead.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Here’s the thing — prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket already have explicit bans on insider trading and systems to flag suspicious bets, though their ability to detect insider information itself is limited.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Iran has warned that any ship trying to navigate the narrow strait without its explicit permission will be targeted.—
May 4,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Jean noticed that the wait times displayed on her internal scorecard often exceeded an hour.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Jaxon was at daycare April 2 when one of the workers noticed a rash on his body — his arms, legs and bottom, plus a ring around his neck.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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“Specified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specified. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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