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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
This means refraining from discussing specifics of our medical histories, financial activities or personal identifiable information.
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Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Its proposals to support grocery stores in stocking more produce, introduce markets to food deserts, serve healthy meals to students and veterans, and limit junk-food ads targeted at children all sound promising, but the report offers few specifics on implementation.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2025
When asked to divulge what gave him confidence in Volpe long term, Cashman did not point to any specifics but rather platitudes that have not mounted to much success three years into the shortstop’s career.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Cho didn’t give any further specifics on the ESTA visas, which typically do not allow employment, however do allow for some work under specific business exceptions.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
The union also stated that the list of productions that are eligible for the fund has been expanded from the previous definition provided by the 2023 TV/theatrical contract, but did not offer specifics on what additional titles could be included.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Here are some other specifics to consider.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
While specifics have not been provided for obvious reasons, producers, CBS execs, TV Academy leaders and law enforcement have been huddling the past 24 hours to cast a tighter, wider and more stringent net over the September 14th small screen gathering at the Peacock Theater.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
The publisher has otherwise declined to offer specifics on anyone else named.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Its proposals to support grocery stores in stocking more produce, introduce markets to food deserts, serve healthy meals to students and veterans, and limit junk-food ads targeted at children all sound promising, but the report offers few specifics on implementation.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2025
When asked to divulge what gave him confidence in Volpe long term, Cashman did not point to any specifics but rather platitudes that have not mounted to much success three years into the shortstop’s career.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Cho didn’t give any further specifics on the ESTA visas, which typically do not allow employment, however do allow for some work under specific business exceptions.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
The union also stated that the list of productions that are eligible for the fund has been expanded from the previous definition provided by the 2023 TV/theatrical contract, but did not offer specifics on what additional titles could be included.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Here are some other specifics to consider.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
While specifics have not been provided for obvious reasons, producers, CBS execs, TV Academy leaders and law enforcement have been huddling the past 24 hours to cast a tighter, wider and more stringent net over the September 14th small screen gathering at the Peacock Theater.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
The publisher has otherwise declined to offer specifics on anyone else named.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifics
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As her health improved with ongoing ARV medications, Lukowe learned about organic gardening from the nonprofit, which also offers health education and services to 15,000 Ugandans annually within communities near Jinja.—
Brian Simpson,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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Robotics can already be applied to environmental services, like cleaning and sterilization, and to supply chain functions, such as delivering equipment and medications across large hospital campuses.—
Theresa McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Leaving out any vital details or stating the requirements in ambiguous ways is going to undermine the result.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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While a bilateral trade deal was announced in May, key details remain unresolved.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Those are characteristics that are best stated overtly.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Most Playful Night Light This is a night light for kids and adults alike, embodying the charming, playful characteristics of all Dusen Dusen products.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
18 Sep. 2025
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The official line from the department was that there is no evidence that the deputy – or any other – dealt drugs in the jail, according to a department press release at the time.—
Christopher Damien,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Green Berets and Army Rangers have been busted trafficking cocaine on military planes, dealing drugs at Fort Bragg, working for Mexican cartels, stealing military weapons, committing murders for hire, and carrying out at least two mass shootings.—
Seth Harp,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Suffice it to say that this determination will be very specific to the peculiar facts and circumstances before the planner.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While these issues seem to have been caused by users’ misunderstanding of features, other, more nefarious security flaws have emerged.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Girarvs Entryway Shoe Bench with Cat Cabinet This 18-inch high bench is designed to store some items in plain sight, but also includes a few more subtle features that ramp up its unique factor.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Talk to your healthcare provider before trying herbs or natural remedies for headaches.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Bailey argued in Sunday’s response that the Office of Civil Rights failed to articulate what about the gender-neutral restrooms constituted a Title IX violation and what possible remedies existed despite multiple requests by the district for further discussion.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
8 Sep. 2025
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Buffett’s Patience and the Role of Cash One of Buffett’s most underrated qualities is patience.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Not everyone will agree that these traits are all good qualities.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Specifics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifics. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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