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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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3
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
Navy officials in Manta, a larger, neighboring port city, said that a search had been activated, but offered no specifics.
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Will Freeman,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
Francona wouldn't go into specifics on what ailment Myers may be dealing with.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Her closing argument gestured broadly toward supporting public education, tenants, and quality of life, without specifics that voters could hold onto.
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Bradley Honan,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
Alibaba has not addressed the specifics, and no outside party has verified the claim.
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Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
In their screenplay Bennani and Bakri, working with Ayla Mrabet, capture the cultural specifics of contemporary diasporic people who live within two or more distinct cultures.
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Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Jagger didn’t offer any specifics, though, on the ideal diptych of years for a depiction of the band.
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Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Wynter did not press him for specifics.
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Irene Wright,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The statements were the first time the Republican administration has offered specifics for when and how the Reflecting Pool may have been damaged after work on the project was substantially completed.
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Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Will Freeman,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
Francona wouldn't go into specifics on what ailment Myers may be dealing with.
—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Her closing argument gestured broadly toward supporting public education, tenants, and quality of life, without specifics that voters could hold onto.
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Bradley Honan,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
Alibaba has not addressed the specifics, and no outside party has verified the claim.
—
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
In their screenplay Bennani and Bakri, working with Ayla Mrabet, capture the cultural specifics of contemporary diasporic people who live within two or more distinct cultures.
—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Jagger didn’t offer any specifics, though, on the ideal diptych of years for a depiction of the band.
—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Wynter did not press him for specifics.
—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The statements were the first time the Republican administration has offered specifics for when and how the Reflecting Pool may have been damaged after work on the project was substantially completed.
—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifics
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People on certain medications, older people and those who aren’t heat-acclimated are among the most at risk.
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And there are more non-hormonal medications now, as well as lifestyle changes and therapy.
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Venezuelan and Spanish ministers will speak again in the coming hours to finalize the details of the assistance.
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The provision would have required state and local officials to report details of citizenship documentation on a national form used for voter registration applications.
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Due to her limited knowledge of the lore, there were characteristics that guided her transformation.
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Three months later, the Supreme Court voted to allow immigration agents to stop people based on racial or ethnic characteristics while still-ongoing litigation against it proceeded.
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In fact, the organizers have expressly banned alcohol and drugs from the event – and the attendees wouldn’t have it any other way.
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According to the affidavit, Butler denied feeling ill or consuming alcohol or drugs before the crash.
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Spectators can also use the tool to access photos, history and basic facts about the legendary aircraft roaring overhead.
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Instead, they must be guided by the real-time facts of each situation, measure their key performance indicators carefully, and weigh the probabilities of different possible outcomes.
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.
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Organizing Elements To really put your mudroom over the top, consider incorporating features that help make organizing your home easier.
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Many families have their own remedies for treating these pesky bites—but as the old saying goes, prevention is better than the cure.
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Pay close attention when using any weed-killing product, even DIY remedies.
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All three qualities are on display in a weekend retreat the firm designed on Shelter Island, a bucolic haven wedged between Long Island’s North and South Forks, just up the road from The Hamptons.
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In his press conferences, the Scot spoke about the different qualities — the speed and direct play — the Englishman brought to the table.
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“Specifics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifics. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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