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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 bill also specifies that if an AI causes harm, the human owners or developers would be responsible.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The dress code also specifies the type of shoes to be worn and forbids facial tattoos or more than one facial piercing.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2025
Each recipe is indicated by a code—O means the Four Roses distillery; B or E indicates the mashbill (B is 35 percent rye, E is 20 percent rye); S means straight whiskey; and the last letter specifies the yeast strain, each of which brings a different flavor profile to the whiskey.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2025
Ryan Christoffel at 9to5Mac has useful analysis that specifies what happened when in recent years to help specify the release date.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Companies can deduct these costs unless a lease clearly specifies otherwise.
—Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 15 Aug. 2025
The 2017 tax law specifies marginal tax rates of 10 percent, 12 percent, 22 percent, 24 percent, 32 percent, 35 percent and 37 percent.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 12 May 2025
The Constitution specifies the power of the purse is vested in Congress.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
For the chip to generate this tune, it was sequentially loaded with songs in the same time signature (which specifies how many beats are in each bar of music) and style.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 May 2017
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The dress code also specifies the type of shoes to be worn and forbids facial tattoos or more than one facial piercing.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2025
Each recipe is indicated by a code—O means the Four Roses distillery; B or E indicates the mashbill (B is 35 percent rye, E is 20 percent rye); S means straight whiskey; and the last letter specifies the yeast strain, each of which brings a different flavor profile to the whiskey.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2025
Ryan Christoffel at 9to5Mac has useful analysis that specifies what happened when in recent years to help specify the release date.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Companies can deduct these costs unless a lease clearly specifies otherwise.
—Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 15 Aug. 2025
The 2017 tax law specifies marginal tax rates of 10 percent, 12 percent, 22 percent, 24 percent, 32 percent, 35 percent and 37 percent.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 12 May 2025
The Constitution specifies the power of the purse is vested in Congress.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
For the chip to generate this tune, it was sequentially loaded with songs in the same time signature (which specifies how many beats are in each bar of music) and style.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifies
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OpenAI’s charter defines AGI as an autonomous system that can outperform humans at most economically valuable work.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Our reporters are exploring how America defines itself.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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When Rhind mentions ‘transparency,’ he’s committed to exposing what goes on behind the curtain to help investors understand how YieldBoost works, as well as demystifying complex options strategies with clarity in order to empower those same individuals.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Mitsubishi also mentions an outdoor shower system with a water pump powered by the battery.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Best Plants for a Sunday Garden To create your very own Sunday garden, Vater prescribes the ideal formula of Southern plants.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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If your healthcare provider prescribes Lexapro to you, discuss your dosing schedule with them.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
22 Sep. 2025
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To support his claims, Weil cites population studies showing that people who maintain a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains have lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers than those who don’t consume these products.—
Jason Liebowitz,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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Among the sectors Wolfe cites as appearing to take a significant hit to margins are furniture and auto retailers.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, the study indicates that 80% of magistrate judges throughout North Carolina do not possess a law degree.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Objects Are Mirrors Don’t describe a room — describe what that character notices in that room.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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During the clip, the owner notices a large chunk has been ripped (or bitten) out of the flooring, and there’s only one suspect hovering around nearby.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Still, the team notes that the real world adds complexity.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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María del Carmen Eugenia Reyes Ruiz, professor at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, notes that the celebration differs throughout Mexico.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Asked how many people visit Bal Harbour Shops on average annually, Lazenby quotes his grandfather.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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After Grace quotes Zooey Deschanel's character, Thames grabs her face and kisses her out of the frame.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Specifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifies. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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