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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 Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
So in plain language, the task is to draw all trees with the specified properties that each have 10 nodes.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2026
Unlike other Academy Awards handed out this year, achievements receiving Sci-Tech Awards do not need to have been developed and introduced during a specified period.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
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
AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Police haven’t specified a motive for the double homicide, other than saying that Swadley had dated Lori’s daughter, and that the relationship ended roughly two months before the killings.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
The certificate specified that Oseguera Cervantes had bullet wounds to his chest, abdomen and legs.
—CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Neither Milwaukee police nor Aurora have specified how or whether a weapon made its way into the facility.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Today, entrants must brush up on the formal definitions of substance use disorders as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and familiarize themselves with classification criteria specified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
Cummings had explicitly specified in an earlier hearing that the warrantless arrest policy applies nationwide, not only to the states within ICE's Chicago regional office.
—Maggie Dougherty, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
His cause of death was not specified.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
There is no specified treatment protocol or antiviral medication for HMPV.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
So in plain language, the task is to draw all trees with the specified properties that each have 10 nodes.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2026
Unlike other Academy Awards handed out this year, achievements receiving Sci-Tech Awards do not need to have been developed and introduced during a specified period.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
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, 6 Mar. 2026
Police haven’t specified a motive for the double homicide, other than saying that Swadley had dated Lori’s daughter, and that the relationship ended roughly two months before the killings.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
The certificate specified that Oseguera Cervantes had bullet wounds to his chest, abdomen and legs.
—CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Neither Milwaukee police nor Aurora have specified how or whether a weapon made its way into the facility.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Today, entrants must brush up on the formal definitions of substance use disorders as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and familiarize themselves with classification criteria specified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
Cummings had explicitly specified in an earlier hearing that the warrantless arrest policy applies nationwide, not only to the states within ICE's Chicago regional office.
—Maggie Dougherty, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
His cause of death was not specified.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specified
Adjective
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The affair between Clark and Carol called for some fairly ridiculous, kinky and specific acts in a hotel room.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The brand encourages anyone with specific requirements to contact the property directly before booking to discuss options.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tubac Country Inn Conveniently located near the village shops and restaurants, Tubac Country Inn has six suites defined by their historic accents and southwestern decor.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The letter codified the idea that the modern West—defined by liberalism, constitutionalism, and multi-party democracy—could be separated, conceptually, from the ancient West, as represented by Greece and Rome.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Two-thirds of those posts have mentioned radical Islam, sharia law, extremism or terrorism, while several have called for Muslims to be deported.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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Some Reddit users who appear to be Stryker employees have also mentioned an attack targeting devices running Microsoft InTune, which lets enterprises remotely control and manage devices, including Android and iOS phones.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Racial profiling is virtually a stated part of the department’s strategy, and ad campaigns have openly espoused white-nationalist rhetoric and talking points.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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Her stated goal was to use technology to reduce absenteeism in school.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Louisville's mayoral and Metro Council races will be nonpartisan for the first time in 2026 — a change prescribed in a 2024 state law Nemes sponsored as a Kentucky lawmaker.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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Part of that argument hinges on the idea that these medications are prescribed off-label when used for gender-affirming care, meaning the FDA hasn’t approved their use for this purpose.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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No motive has been cited for the assault by the woman who the Times reported had several prior arrests in her home state, including a bankruptcy case in 2013, an arrest for careless driving in 2021 and another arrest in 2023 on suspicion of domestic violence and battery.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2026
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At least 10 shots were fired from a white Tesla across the road from Rihanna’s home, hitting her front gate and a nearby RV, according to reports from police and neighbors cited by The Times.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Iran had been building that capacity in Iraq since the 1980s, cultivating Shia political networks, exile parties and militia groups during and after the Iran-Iraq War and beyond with the explicit goal of ensuring a post-Saddam Iraq would never again threaten Iranian security.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
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But Sista was the incubator for Missy’s frank, explicit approach to sexuality, and for her style of songwriting and production, informed by the moods of the 90s Black girl group—a mysterious sensuality that paired sublimely with the cool of an around-the-way homegirl.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The shift has reinforced the quiet confidence that coaches and observers have long noticed in Tien.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Visitors who walk through the halls of Ward Parkway Mall have noticed empty storefronts being turned into displays showcasing local artwork.—
Joseph Hernandez
March 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Specified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specified. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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