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as in medications
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
quinine is a specific for malaria
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as in details
a single piece of information
although the speech was long on rhetoric and platitudinous generalities, it lacked specifics
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as in characteristics
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
the two submissions differ only in certain specifics
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Recent Examples of specifics
The specifics will vary based on where you’re headed—we’re not covering the swimsuit to pack for your beach getaway, or the umbrella to stash in your weekender—but overall, your travel wardrobe should be primed for mixing and matching, with one or two star pieces for special occasions.
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Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Ask for specifics and offer a doable window, then block out time to actually do the essential parts of your responsibilities.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
However, the letter to tour guides announcing the raise also addressed stadium security without offering specifics.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
With about a year left until the next mayoral election, the attacks from Johnson’s opponents attempting to preemptively paint him as a lame-duck mayor could also turn off candidates worried about job stability, but their contract specifics would vary by agency.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
After Metcalf returned from his suspension in January, he was asked about the incident by reporters but declined to discuss specifics.
—Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The average penalty refund owed per account was $206, the watchdog said, although the exact amount depended on the specifics of the taxpayer’s situation.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Pettway declined to comment on specifics of the situation but called it heartbreaking.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026
According to Professor Omid Malekan, who teaches a blockchain course at Columbia Business School, NYSE’s press release suggested the exchange was seeking to reap publicity, while providing little in the way of specifics.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Ask for specifics and offer a doable window, then block out time to actually do the essential parts of your responsibilities.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
However, the letter to tour guides announcing the raise also addressed stadium security without offering specifics.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
With about a year left until the next mayoral election, the attacks from Johnson’s opponents attempting to preemptively paint him as a lame-duck mayor could also turn off candidates worried about job stability, but their contract specifics would vary by agency.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
After Metcalf returned from his suspension in January, he was asked about the incident by reporters but declined to discuss specifics.
—Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The average penalty refund owed per account was $206, the watchdog said, although the exact amount depended on the specifics of the taxpayer’s situation.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Pettway declined to comment on specifics of the situation but called it heartbreaking.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026
According to Professor Omid Malekan, who teaches a blockchain course at Columbia Business School, NYSE’s press release suggested the exchange was seeking to reap publicity, while providing little in the way of specifics.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifics
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This includes medications, risk of falling, mobility, vision and balance.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Scientists are studying whether GLP-1 medications can tamp down that brain activity for people with addiction, when they’re exposed to drugs and alcohol.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
11 Feb. 2026
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As the shellshocked families of six children and two women grieve their loss in one of the worst mass shootings in Canada's history, details are emerging about the shooter's mental health struggles and history with police.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Further details were not immediately available.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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The characteristics and size of the small starch clumps could constitute a choking hazard, said Mondelez Global, which owns the brand, particularly in young children and the elderly.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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And each category has different characteristics, so part of the process is to consider how an individual pick fits into its style overall.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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The undertaking that started in October resulted in the recovery of 176 firearms in the state and vast amounts of drugs, including fentanyl and other substances, KTAL/KMSS reported.—
Alex Nitzberg,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Several speakers said the restrictions put forward in the measure would put an unreasonable burden on service providers and facilities, who would be held liable if people seeking support are using or possessing drugs without their knowledge.—
Robin Opsahl,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
13 Feb. 2026
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Demand independent confirmation of whatever statements are asserted as facts.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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The courts have granted exceptions to a seizure without a search warrant and each specific incident should be reviewed based on its facts.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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The five-star analyst also noted the new features offered by the company, including vector search and application modernization capabilities, which bolster its position to win additional workloads.—
TipRanks,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Seoul, South Korea — Excited young couples roam a bustling convention center trying on baby carriers, testing strollers and learning the latest safety features of car seats.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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As business secretary in 2009-2010, Mandelson allegedly passed sensitive documents discussing financial crisis remedies and a European currency bailout to the financier.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Using a hand massager during pregnancy Carpal tunnel syndrome is common during pregnancy, leading pregnant women to search for natural remedies.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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But with those demands, consumers demands may surpass manufacturers’ qualities, leaving consumers searching for the perfect fit.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The character of Mandakini required specific qualities that Rajamouli believes Chopra Jonas uniquely possesses.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Specifics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifics. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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