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as in defines
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 mentions
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 specifies
The law specifies the restrictions that, if respected, render an expenditure independent.
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Lawrence Lessig, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
The commission also specifies that these tools must be made available free of charge.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Senga’s $75 million, five-year contract, which runs through the 2027 season, specifies the pitcher cannot be assigned to the minor leagues without his consent.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The act specifies Florida Forever as the state’s primary land protection program to build the corridor.
—Susan Carr, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
The draft bill specifies that a property must be 100% owned or operated by a nonprofit that has already operated affordable housing rentals for at least five years.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Enough for a Summer Outing Dyson specifies that the HushJet Mini Cool can run for up to 6 hours on the lowest fan speed.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
California law specifies timelines during which a special election may be scheduled, with a primary election nine or 10 weeks beforehand.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
According to Crock-Pot’s brand site, the FDA specifies allowable amounts of lead, cadmium, and other substances, and its products meet or exceed those FDA requirements.
—Callie Sumlin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Lawrence Lessig, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
The commission also specifies that these tools must be made available free of charge.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Senga’s $75 million, five-year contract, which runs through the 2027 season, specifies the pitcher cannot be assigned to the minor leagues without his consent.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The act specifies Florida Forever as the state’s primary land protection program to build the corridor.
—Susan Carr, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
The draft bill specifies that a property must be 100% owned or operated by a nonprofit that has already operated affordable housing rentals for at least five years.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Enough for a Summer Outing Dyson specifies that the HushJet Mini Cool can run for up to 6 hours on the lowest fan speed.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
California law specifies timelines during which a special election may be scheduled, with a primary election nine or 10 weeks beforehand.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
According to Crock-Pot’s brand site, the FDA specifies allowable amounts of lead, cadmium, and other substances, and its products meet or exceed those FDA requirements.
—Callie Sumlin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifies
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For AstraZeneca, that picture defines the next phase of its sustainability work.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Whether the Su-57D can meaningfully close that gap remains to be seen, but the aircraft’s development suggests Russia increasingly recognizes that information dominance (not just raw performance) defines modern air combat.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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But nothing in the amendment mentions a $500,000 limit, which could never become reality.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Lawrence mentions the need for expanding (packing) the Supreme Court.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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Your monthly MEDVi cost depends on the GLP-1 medication your provider prescribes.—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The Budgetnista—explores the emotional side of money, diagnoses common money stressors, and prescribes practical, judgment-free solutions for budgeting, saving, debt, and wealth-building formulated to support lasting financial health.—
Tiffany Aliche,
SELF,
30 Mar. 2026
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Lemon cites the May 21 dismissal of all pending charges against four remaining activists who protested outside a federal building during last year’s immigration crackdown in Chicago.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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Developer cites improvements At previous public meetings and again on Tuesday, James Martin, AMH regional vice president, cited the quality of AMH homes and amenities planned for the development.—
Joe Marusak
May 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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Former coach Jim Gray was named as one of the school employees in the lawsuit, but a letter provided to the court by the plaintiff’s law firm Brelsford Androvich indicates that Gray’s inclusion in the lawsuit was made in error.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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The filing in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York indicates that CNN sought to strike a content deal with Perplexity last year but did not agree on terms.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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This song ends the same way — nobody notices her quiet everyday heroism, but nothing can quench her spirit.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2026
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So while the card has long been Bilt’s headline, the next 18 months will be about whether anyone notices the rest.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Jean notes that the country’s chances of qualifying for the World Cup had been statistically low, while Italy — widely expected to qualify — did not.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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Success, Podsednik notes, extends beyond attendance numbers.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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In his new encyclical, released yesterday, Leo quotes one literary character in the entire 40,000-word document.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
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Haber always quotes his prices in dollars, even for visitors not from the United States.—
Theia Chatelle,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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