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Recent Examples of specialized
Like the current HomePod software—and just about every other OS Apple maintains—homeOS would likely be a specialized offshoot of iOS.
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ArsTechnica, 6 June 2025
That technology could be critical to specialized eyeglasses Amazon is developing for delivery drivers that Reuters reported exclusively last year.
—Greg Bensinger, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Those levies come on top of specialized tariffs on steel, aluminum and autos.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 June 2025
One compelling example of this specialized persuasive technology comes from academia.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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ArsTechnica, 6 June 2025
That technology could be critical to specialized eyeglasses Amazon is developing for delivery drivers that Reuters reported exclusively last year.
—Greg Bensinger, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Those levies come on top of specialized tariffs on steel, aluminum and autos.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 June 2025
One compelling example of this specialized persuasive technology comes from academia.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialized
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In 2022, Meghan and Harry attended a special Trooping the Colour that coincided with the queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, marking her 70 years on the throne.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
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Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from doctors and dermatologists.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
14 June 2025
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The limited engagement is set to run through Jan. 4, 2026.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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Measuring overstay rates has challenged experts for decades, but the government has made a limited attempt annually since 2016.—
Gisela Solomon,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Rather, through a combination of technical reforms, the bill makes enrollment vastly more difficult — even more so for those who fail Medicaid eligibility checks.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Under global aviation rules, India will lead the probe with support from NTSB investigators in the United States, who will in turn liaise with Boeing and GE on technical matters.—
Allison Lampert,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and other U.S. defense contractors could face restricted access to European markets, further complicating their growth prospects.—
Dan Irvine,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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He was placed on MLB’s restricted list after initially being placed on administrative leave.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2025
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None of the companies had any comment on specific deals.—
Allison Lampert,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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North American availability and pricing haven't been officially confirmed for this specific edition, but estimates based on potential importation suggest a possible starting point slightly over US $180,000.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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Thus began an extended conversation about esoteric sounds that has continued to this day.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
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These esoteric Calabi-Yau structures, formerly on the frontier of theoretical physics, could be just the beginning.—
Ramin Skibba,
Scientific American,
13 May 2025
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“Specialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialized. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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