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as in defined
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 mentioned
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 specified
Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 13 May 2026
Bricks from the specified lots have been asked to not feed the product to their pets, and can request a refund by contacting Albright's Raw Pet Food directly.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Buprenorphine is controlled by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s suspicious orders report system, which restricts supply when pharmacies order more than allowed under specified thresholds.
—Andrew Jones, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
One exercise involved lightly pressing down on the abdomen in specified areas surrounding the belly button, while the other required contracting the hips in a bridge motion.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Buprenorphine is controlled by the Drug Enforcement Administration's suspicious orders report system, which restricts supply when pharmacies order more than allowed under specified thresholds.
—Andrew Jones, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Critics say the warrants intrude on Americans' reasonable expectation of privacy by compelling service providers to turn over broad swaths of user location history and time stamps within a specified area over a specified timeframe.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Becerra faces two felony counts of contacting a minor with intent to commit a specified offense, along with misdemeanor counts of annoying or molesting a person believed to be a child and attempting to induce false testimony.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
The benefit is usually capped at a specified dollar amount, either by day or total.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 16 May 2026
The terms of the settlement were not specified.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
This experience now feeds directly into production, with a focus on integrating audience awareness and positioning from the earliest stages of a project’s development, Romeo specified.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 14 May 2026
The illness, which the league specified is not consistent with hantavirus, is contained within the Victoire roster, and sick players have been separated from the team.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 12 May 2026
In both places, records specified that there were no injuries in all but one case.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Authorities have described the case as a possible kidnapping or abduction, but the Pima County Sheriff’s Office has not publicly specified a motive.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 10 May 2026
Winner is responsible for all applicable federal, state and local taxes, if any, as well as any other costs and expenses associated with Prize acceptance and use not specified herein as being provided.
—AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Failures to respond within the timeframe specified in the documents may be deemed as approvals.
—Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Adjective
The authority would also be able to delegate administration of specified sites to local authorities or corporations, subject to the council’s approval.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 13 May 2026
Bricks from the specified lots have been asked to not feed the product to their pets, and can request a refund by contacting Albright's Raw Pet Food directly.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Buprenorphine is controlled by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s suspicious orders report system, which restricts supply when pharmacies order more than allowed under specified thresholds.
—Andrew Jones, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
One exercise involved lightly pressing down on the abdomen in specified areas surrounding the belly button, while the other required contracting the hips in a bridge motion.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Buprenorphine is controlled by the Drug Enforcement Administration's suspicious orders report system, which restricts supply when pharmacies order more than allowed under specified thresholds.
—Andrew Jones, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Critics say the warrants intrude on Americans' reasonable expectation of privacy by compelling service providers to turn over broad swaths of user location history and time stamps within a specified area over a specified timeframe.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Becerra faces two felony counts of contacting a minor with intent to commit a specified offense, along with misdemeanor counts of annoying or molesting a person believed to be a child and attempting to induce false testimony.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
The benefit is usually capped at a specified dollar amount, either by day or total.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
The terms of the settlement were not specified.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
This experience now feeds directly into production, with a focus on integrating audience awareness and positioning from the earliest stages of a project’s development, Romeo specified.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 14 May 2026
The illness, which the league specified is not consistent with hantavirus, is contained within the Victoire roster, and sick players have been separated from the team.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 12 May 2026
In both places, records specified that there were no injuries in all but one case.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Authorities have described the case as a possible kidnapping or abduction, but the Pima County Sheriff’s Office has not publicly specified a motive.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 10 May 2026
Winner is responsible for all applicable federal, state and local taxes, if any, as well as any other costs and expenses associated with Prize acceptance and use not specified herein as being provided.
—AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Failures to respond within the timeframe specified in the documents may be deemed as approvals.
—Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specified
Adjective
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The odds usually appeared alone, without referencing any specific sportsbook, but, periodically, text appeared in the ticker saying they were provided by DraftKings.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Police have not released a specific motive for the shooting the suspect's name.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Here are six moments that defined the day.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Demna, one of luxury fashion’s ultimate brand builders, has now clearly defined what his Gucci is all about.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
17 May 2026
Verb
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When All Elite Wrestling is mentioned, MJF is almost always central to the conversation.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Public statements implicating Raul Castro, who was the actual head of the armed forces, in the decision to shoot down the planes had emerged over the years, some of which were mentioned in the indictment.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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The stated goal is to spur creation, innovation, and successful startups.—
TIm Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
4 May 2026
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Mississippi officials are preparing for a special session that could extend beyond its stated purpose.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The doctor prescribed her steroid mouthwash and oral steroids, but dismissed her request for a biopsy.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Colas, who has been prescribed Mounjaro and has changed her own cooking accordingly, believes that many restaurant owners will need to make adjustments to their menus.—
Connie Ogle
Updated May 15,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The couple was last seen together on surveillance footage at a Beaver Dam Kwik Trip on March 29, 2025, according to a criminal complaint cited by WISC.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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The late New Yorker writer Donald Barthleme, an absurdist, is often cited as an example.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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The last episode of the show saw Sweeney’s character, Cassie Howard, in another explicit scene, this time featuring a yellow python.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
18 May 2026
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Some groups, especially ones that skewed younger or more explicit in their content, declined to share details on the record.—
Kate Lavelle,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Kuo showed off her ice-queen garb and noticed a friend in the corner.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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DeLuz noticed the Democrats becoming more combative, taking shots at Becerra during the last two debates as the former state attorney general is now considered the party's frontrunner.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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“Specified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specified. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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