1
as in defining
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 mentioning
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 specifying
Its Senate sponsor, Chicago Democrat Ram Villivalam, acknowledged more work was needed without specifying what stalled the bill.
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Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Calfee tandems are custom-built, with consumers specifying nearly all components, at an average price of $20k.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 1 June 2026
The attacks took place near Jiyeh, about 12 miles south of the capital, Lebanon's National News Agency said, without specifying if there were casualties.
—Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 13 May 2026
In 2024, voters approved Proposition 130, requiring that the state direct $350 million to law enforcement, without specifying where the money should come from.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
The employees asked Döpfner to take a series of measures in response, including adding a disclaimer to all op-eds specifying that the author’s views do not represent those of Politico or staff.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Warsh’s filings list holdings in two funds that are valued at over $50 million, without specifying an upper limit.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
However, Microsoft’s partner portal website mysteriously said his account had been deactivated, without specifying why.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Jones posted a farewell message to social media Tuesday evening without specifying his next move.
—Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026
Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Calfee tandems are custom-built, with consumers specifying nearly all components, at an average price of $20k.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 1 June 2026
The attacks took place near Jiyeh, about 12 miles south of the capital, Lebanon's National News Agency said, without specifying if there were casualties.
—Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 13 May 2026
In 2024, voters approved Proposition 130, requiring that the state direct $350 million to law enforcement, without specifying where the money should come from.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
The employees asked Döpfner to take a series of measures in response, including adding a disclaimer to all op-eds specifying that the author’s views do not represent those of Politico or staff.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Warsh’s filings list holdings in two funds that are valued at over $50 million, without specifying an upper limit.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
However, Microsoft’s partner portal website mysteriously said his account had been deactivated, without specifying why.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Jones posted a farewell message to social media Tuesday evening without specifying his next move.
—Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifying
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That was the defining feature of the immediate aftermath of one of the most iconic basketball wins ever.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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And edged to the north by the Great Lakes, is a now defining coastal culture with a history that drove industrial innovation, military security and trade.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The mark was intended to be used on clothing, specifically mentioning T-shirts, jackets, hoodies, pants, socks and shoes in the filing.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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Even a milestone like a 35th launch and landing, bringing it closer to space shuttle Discovery‘s record of 39 spaceflights across nearly four decades, seems hardly worth mentioning.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
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For now, clinicians are holding off on prescribing GLP-1 drugs to prevent or treat cancer until there is more research, particularly human clinical trials, which some researchers are already beginning to design.—
Lori Youmshajekian,
Scientific American,
8 June 2026
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That practice defies a longstanding norm in medicine – to wait for the FDA to approve a drug before prescribing it – and is contributing to a booming commercial marketplace for a drug that is barred from sale by federal law.—
Daniel Gilbert,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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However, Wake County Superior Court Judge Bryan Collins dismissed the claims, citing procedural reasons.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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In an order filed Friday, Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm granted Gray's motion for a change of venue, citing widespread local, statewide and national coverage of the case, including the recent trial of Gray's father, Colin Gray, which was livestreamed daily.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
10 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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The taboo is calling into question what a society instills in its people—all of its people—without their even noticing.—
Nina Mesfin,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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Despite return-to-office mandates aiming to restore culture and trust, global employee engagement has plummeted, indicating proximity doesn't guarantee belonging.—
Belonging Forum,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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More than $233 million worth of the perp changed hands over the past 24 hours, while open interest climbed above $263 million, indicating sustained speculative demand.—
Ashley Capoot,CJ Haddad,Samantha Subin,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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Some Dutch players went for a walk on the County Club Plaza near their hotel on Tuesday, and van Dijk, noting few pedestrians, thought the heat kept people inside.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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Both Benedetti in his letter and Read, via her suit, took issue with the timing of his discipline, noting that State Police knew about the messages as early as 2024.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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While a rep for Grande offered no information on the development, Reuters, quoting a source close to the singer, reported Grande's team was looking into how to remove the music from the video as soon as possible.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Local media outlets quoting unnamed sources and residents said a child was killed during the clash.—
Ahmad Mukhtar,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Specifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifying. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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