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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
And the amendment specifies that the bill would only apply to convictions that occur beginning July 1, 2026.
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Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
The constitution of the British Indian Ocean Territory specifies that no one has a right of abode on the islands.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Now, the priority number one is to get this nuclear issue resolved in a proper deal that is clear, that- that exactly specifies obligations of each side.
—CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
However, the statute specifies the act should not be used to prohibit any expressive conduct including peaceful picketing or peaceful demonstration.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The bill specifies that Silver Alerts can be issued for missing children.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 26 Feb. 2026
However, the requirement specifies a missile with a longer range than those in the Navy’s current inventory.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
The bill specifies that the armed volunteers would be able to provide services on any property owned or leased by a religious institution, including property used for education.
—Lauren Costantino
february 5, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The listing typically specifies the max size and hookup situation.
—Outside, 4 Feb. 2026
Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
The constitution of the British Indian Ocean Territory specifies that no one has a right of abode on the islands.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Now, the priority number one is to get this nuclear issue resolved in a proper deal that is clear, that- that exactly specifies obligations of each side.
—CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
However, the statute specifies the act should not be used to prohibit any expressive conduct including peaceful picketing or peaceful demonstration.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The bill specifies that Silver Alerts can be issued for missing children.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 26 Feb. 2026
However, the requirement specifies a missile with a longer range than those in the Navy’s current inventory.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
The bill specifies that the armed volunteers would be able to provide services on any property owned or leased by a religious institution, including property used for education.
—Lauren Costantino
february 5, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The listing typically specifies the max size and hookup situation.
—Outside, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifies
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Across all nine episodes, Malone’s soundtrack threads together the romance, friction, and tragedy that defines the story of one of the 1990s’ most talked-about couples.—
Riann Phillip,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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That foundation becomes the constraint that defines what can be scaled and what cannot.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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If someone mentions Garden of the Gods, images of Colorado's iconic, jagged red rock peaks likely come to mind.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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Guasch-Ferré also mentions moderate amounts of fish or eggs as part of a healthy protein approach in midlife.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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The staff psychiatrist evaluates patients, helps create treatment plans, prescribes medication, provides therapy and responds to mental health crises.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 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,
23 Feb. 2026
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The narrator then cites an incident from more than a decade ago in which Paxton picked up a $1,000 pen left at a security checkpoint by another lawyer.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Iran cites the Abu Dhabi’s decades-long strategic alliance with Washington as a justification for the attacks.—
Paula Hancocks,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Cholangiocarcinoma is considered one of the rarer forms of cancer, and a stage 4 designation typically indicates the disease has spread beyond its point of origin.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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But John Honeycutt, chair of the Artemis II Mission Management Team, admitted that the data indicates that the likelihood of Artemis II going exactly to plan is just a little better than a coin toss.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
12 Mar. 2026
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The district board voted last month to issue preliminary layoff notices for more than 400 district employees.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Vanderpump notices details other guests miss, and bad lighting tops her list of hotel sins.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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For older adults, especially those with lower appetites, Dai-Keller notes that protein-rich options like yogurt, tofu, and lentils, along with moderate amounts of fish or ground meat, can help meet higher protein targets needed to prevent frailty.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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For instance, Alphabet and Meta, which carry Aa2 and Aa3 ratings, had to pay 10-15 basis point premiums over their existing debt to get their deals done, an analysis from Janus Henderson notes.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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These are the same figures Apple quotes for the 16e.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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The front entrance of the synagogue also features the bronze sculpture Hands of Peace by Henry Azaz, which quotes a blessing in the Book of Numbers.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Specifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifies. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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