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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 commission also specifies that these tools must be made available free of charge.
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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
But instead, what the public saw was a term sheet that specifies at a very high level, a very weak settlement that really cements Live Nation's dominance, that will cement Live Nation's technology as the preferred ticketing infrastructure.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
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
But instead, what the public saw was a term sheet that specifies at a very high level, a very weak settlement that really cements Live Nation's dominance, that will cement Live Nation's technology as the preferred ticketing infrastructure.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifies
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Across both the château and villa collection, the interiors avoid the polish that often defines contemporary luxury hospitality.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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The company’s growth across three markets reflects a model that scales without losing the responsiveness that defines the client experience at the firm level.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The myth behind sanitizing dishes There’s a myth that mentions the importance of rinsing dishes before the dishwasher to ensure sanitation.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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But that standard story rarely mentions the British Caribbean, where the Stamp Act fell hardest.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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If patches aren’t available, and the patient can take oral estrogen, Dunne prescribes that.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 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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Also, Mississippi cites parental involvement as a major factor for its remarkable increase in student achievement.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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State cites medical law Pennsylvania argues the platform violated its Medical Practice Act.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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Even though Kapelovitz claimed that Walgren is biased in favor of the prosecution, his absolute zeal for restoring criminals, no matter how awful their crimes, indicates that he himself may be biased in favor of defendants, which again calls into question his ability to rule impartially.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Evidence indicates the shooting took place near where the man was found, according to the incident report.—
Kendrick Calfee
May 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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But Tova notices that Marcellus has left something behind, the ring.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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The tracker, which reflects information listed in the filings themselves, shows the latest mass layoff notices companies in the United States reported to state governments.—
Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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The study notes that roughly half of the United States' nearly 15,000 wastewater treatment facilities use anaerobic digestion, a process in which microbes break down sewage sludge in oxygen-free conditions to reduce waste volume while producing biogas.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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Thomas Goodman, a politics and law professor at Rhodes College in Memphis, notes that the new congressional districts may lead to greater friction over who receives attention — and funding — from lawmakers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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The place is also close to Seventh Avenue retail and restaurants and an eight-minute walk from the practice of a Jungian analyst who quotes Deborah Levy on his website.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
4 May 2026
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Welcome to May, quotes readers!—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Specifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifies. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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