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as in defines
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 mentions
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 specifies
But instead, what the public saw was a term sheet that specifies at a very high level, a very weak settlement that really cements Live Nation's dominance, that will cement Live Nation's technology as the preferred ticketing infrastructure.
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Givens has said the new bill, which specifies why the legislation is needed, would stand up against a legal challenge.
—Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
The rule also specifies 30% or more of the cost of a project costing more than $75 million, but there aren’t any local projects not involving INDOT money for anywhere near $75 million.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The bill also specifies that the armed volunteers would be able to provide services on any property owned or leased by a religious institution, including property used for education.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Lucero referenced the text of the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures unless a warrant specifies a particular place and person or thing to be seized.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The plan specifies more than 100 actions for the city to take to reach its goal of zero traffic deaths by 2037 – 15 years after Vision Zero's 2022 start in Milwaukee.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Mar. 2026
And the amendment specifies that the bill would only apply to convictions that occur beginning July 1, 2026.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
The constitution of the British Indian Ocean Territory specifies that no one has a right of abode on the islands.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Givens has said the new bill, which specifies why the legislation is needed, would stand up against a legal challenge.
—Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
The rule also specifies 30% or more of the cost of a project costing more than $75 million, but there aren’t any local projects not involving INDOT money for anywhere near $75 million.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The bill also specifies that the armed volunteers would be able to provide services on any property owned or leased by a religious institution, including property used for education.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Lucero referenced the text of the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures unless a warrant specifies a particular place and person or thing to be seized.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The plan specifies more than 100 actions for the city to take to reach its goal of zero traffic deaths by 2037 – 15 years after Vision Zero's 2022 start in Milwaukee.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Mar. 2026
And the amendment specifies that the bill would only apply to convictions that occur beginning July 1, 2026.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
The constitution of the British Indian Ocean Territory specifies that no one has a right of abode on the islands.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifies
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The kind that defines his game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Among them have been intrepid, talented chefs, undeterred by the cold, who have slowly but surely created a remarkably diverse food scene, using the agricultural bounty that defines the region.—
David Farley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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What almost nobody mentions in these fights is that the filibuster was never designed at all.—
Tony Vanderhoef,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Lee also mentions that her queen-size mattress is pretty high, around 15 inches, and the sheets don’t ride up or bunch on the sides.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Budgetnista—explores the emotional side of money, diagnoses common money stressors, and prescribes practical, judgment-free solutions for budgeting, saving, debt, and wealth-building formulated to support lasting financial health.—
Tiffany Aliche,
SELF,
30 Mar. 2026
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Your out-of-pocket costs without insurance could range from around $199 per month to $449 per month, depending on the medication and dose your provider prescribes.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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One of those ideas that Segall cites as core to that thesis is a true crime concept centered around deepfakes, taking a genre that people know and enjoy, and connecting it to the world of technology in a unique way.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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The warrant also cites a Facebook post linking to the fundraiser.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, a red badge indicates that your PC can’t receive the new Secure Boot software certificates.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those who are verified through the program and have proof of temporary lawful status will receive a Restriction 9 on their credentials and driver records, which indicates a temporary lawful status.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The breach raises new questions about how long attackers can remain inside critical healthcare systems before anyone notices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Former Arizona guard Matt Muehlebach notices similarities during games.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Game notes Rangers bats struggled for most of Saturday’s game with only four hits in the game but rallied and had runners on the corners with two outs in the ninth inning and Evan Carter up to bat.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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From a pricing perspective, BYD is expected to strategically position the Great Tang below key models within its broader portfolio to prevent overlap with premium offerings such as the Denza N8L and Denza N9, CarNewsChina notes.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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This article quotes from and is based largely on records from three lawsuits against formula manufacturers that went to trial in 2024 and are now on appeal.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Reuters quotes four anonymous sources familiar with Amazon’s upcoming plans who say the brand is actively working on a new mobile phone.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Specifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifies. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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