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as in to define
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 to mention
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 specify
Once logged in to one of the brokerages, investors must take some additional steps, such as submitting an indication of interest that also specifies the number of shares desired.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 8 June 2026
No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
The inspector didn’t specify which surface that was.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Authorities did not specify exactly how many of the vehicles were sheriff’s office property, though at least one, a car, was not.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 8 June 2026
No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
The inspector didn’t specify which surface that was.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Authorities did not specify exactly how many of the vehicles were sheriff’s office property, though at least one, a car, was not.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specify
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British artist David Hockney, considered one of the most influential and defining figures in contemporary art, whose paintings captured the world in brilliant color, has died aged 88, his publicist announced Friday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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For cities and counties, population growth is universally seen as a metric that defines success.—
Christopher Briem,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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The same crowd booed when council members mentioned the growing popularity of artificial intelligence.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Cirtain half-jokingly mentioned that the competition among all the astronauts to be the first to wear the new Prada suits remains fierce.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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However, complementary methods are not replacements for a treatment regimen prescribed by your doctor.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
12 June 2026
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For more stubborn or widespread infections, your doctor may prescribe an oral antifungal to clear things up faster.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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The legal troubles that shadowed Paxton in public office in Texas are a central attack line of Talarico’s campaign, though in his endorsement, Cogdell didn’t cite concerns about his client’s past.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The city of Durham enacted a 60-day moratorium in May after residents also cited concerns about environmental impacts.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Many are noticing the impact their reliance on technology has had on their relationships, and are craving real personal connections.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
7 June 2026
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Some consumers didn't seem to notice, or care.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The school official added that the University of Kentucky Police Department was working with the Lexington-Fayette County Coroner, and an initial investigation did not indicate that foul play was involved.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch have repeatedly indicated that Aiyuk is not expected to resume his career with the 49ers.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch noted their dissent and would have granted the state’s request to overturn the lower courts.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Any other hotel features worth noting?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The prices aren’t quoted but top-end C Seed ultra-luxury self-folding TVs are over US$400,000, so the Bugatti gogglebox could be approaching half a million.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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Reuters quoted two regional sources as saying the UAE had agreed to release a total of $10 billion, more than $3 billion of which had already been delivered.—
Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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“Specify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specify. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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