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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
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Mayor Steven Meiner asked city staff to explore requiring developers to obtain all necessary approvals within a specified timeframe before receiving the zoning incentives.
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Sofia Baltodano,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Tehran, which had committed to reopen the critical waterway, has insisted that vessels follow a specified route close to its coastline, but many vessels are choosing instead to transit through the waters of the United Arab Emirates and Oman.
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Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
The state obtains the money by selling bonds to investors and agrees to repay it, with interest, per a specified schedule.
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Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Some financing programs offer promotional interest-free periods, but charge deferred interest if the balance is not paid within the specified timeframe.
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William Jones,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
The third party guarantees to purchase the investment at a set price if the investor exercises the option within a specified period.
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Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Or cities can propose special taxes, where the money is earmarked for specified purposes.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Voting Members who opt in must submit credits by a specified deadline.
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Jem Aswad,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Eric Shawn,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Investigators determined that the first two originated from the same sender, the official told Reuters, though how that conclusion was drawn was not specified.
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Jana Winter,
USA Today,
1 July 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.
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AJC.com,
30 June 2026
That lawsuit was settled months later, according to court records, but a dollar amount was not specified in the documents.
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Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Add desired vegetables and simmer, covered, for the time specified.
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Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
Authorities have not specified how many people remain inside the facility.
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Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The report said the metabolic disease wasn't specified in available medical records.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
The account is established for the benefit of the child specified.
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Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Adjective
If the business reimburses the capital within a specified window, Magellan charges zero interest.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Mayor Steven Meiner asked city staff to explore requiring developers to obtain all necessary approvals within a specified timeframe before receiving the zoning incentives.
—
Sofia Baltodano,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Tehran, which had committed to reopen the critical waterway, has insisted that vessels follow a specified route close to its coastline, but many vessels are choosing instead to transit through the waters of the United Arab Emirates and Oman.
—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
The state obtains the money by selling bonds to investors and agrees to repay it, with interest, per a specified schedule.
—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Some financing programs offer promotional interest-free periods, but charge deferred interest if the balance is not paid within the specified timeframe.
—
William Jones,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
The third party guarantees to purchase the investment at a set price if the investor exercises the option within a specified period.
—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Or cities can propose special taxes, where the money is earmarked for specified purposes.
—
Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Voting Members who opt in must submit credits by a specified deadline.
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Jem Aswad,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Verb
But Ginther noted that the way the stars were to be laid out was never specified, which means some of the designs can appear to be curious and compelling.
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Eric Shawn,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Investigators determined that the first two originated from the same sender, the official told Reuters, though how that conclusion was drawn was not specified.
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Jana Winter,
USA Today,
1 July 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.
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AJC.com,
30 June 2026
That lawsuit was settled months later, according to court records, but a dollar amount was not specified in the documents.
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Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Add desired vegetables and simmer, covered, for the time specified.
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Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
Authorities have not specified how many people remain inside the facility.
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Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The report said the metabolic disease wasn't specified in available medical records.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
The account is established for the benefit of the child specified.
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Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specified
Adjective
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Even though the film had no specific political focus.
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The specific programs targeted by the EPA regulate emissions from vehicles, lawn and garden equipment, and generators.
Verb
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And to be an American is to be embroiled in the great democratic experiment that has been defined by division from the beginning.
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The first merges Birkenstock’s first-ever sandal, the one-strap Madrid from 1963, featured with the Big Buckle, and is merged with its successor, the Arizona sandal launched in 1973 and defined by the brand’s original square buckles.
Verb
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Thunberg also mentioned the construction over the causeways and said that was likely part of the reason the lanes were not built two-wide during initial construction.
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Herman Peterson, mentioned in the newspaper caption, was well-known and respected in the community for his involvement with the Boy Scouts, the historical society and many other organizations, according to Anselmo.
Adjective
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Wayfair, with Castlegate, Shein, with its manufacturing network, and Beyond, with its stated goal of being the ‘everything home company’ are each trying to replicate the success of these models.
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With the call spread strategy in this ETF, a call is sold to generate premium at a stated price, and another call option is bought at the same time at a higher strike price to capture potential upside.
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Someone needs to keep up with the doctors’ reports and instructions, and pick up any medicines that may be prescribed.
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Cathy believes that Daveigh's addiction began when she was prescribed oxycodone and other painkillers after injuring her back in a motorcycle accident around 2016.
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At the same time, Hurlbut said young people are notably suspicious of AI and pointed out that this spring, several commencement speakers who cited the technology drew boos at graduation ceremonies in Arizona, Florida and Tennessee.
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Investigators allege in court documents cited by WGN 9 that on the morning of the shooting, Eddie was seen in nearby security camera footage driving to the area where Kiara lived and walking to the back of her home.
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There is no more explicit example of the vulnerability of American democracy, and of the magnitude of the task of repairing it once it is breached.
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The real toxicity concern, per The New Republic‘s review of contractor materials, confirming previous reporting from Meidas News, lies in the epoxy resin used for the pool’s new lining, which carries explicit long-term aquatic toxicity warnings.
Verb
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Sharp-eyed court watchers also noticed that Sotomayor listed $4,333 in gifted concert tickets from Rimas Entertainment.
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
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“Specified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specified. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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