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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
Neither government specifies how that logging should work across organizational boundaries, because the infrastructure to do so does not yet exist.
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Teodor Calin,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
They are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which specifies where and how to use them.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
The measure specifies that grizzlies would not be introduced to California unless a study shows they can be brought back safely for residents, livestock and pets.
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Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
The legislation passed by congress that may eventually allow Medicare to cover the test also specifies that Galleri should not replace other screening tests.
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Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
22 June 2026
Neither complaint specifies a damages figure.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
If the fuel door or owner’s manual specifies 87 octane, that is what the engine is designed to run on.
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John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
Fidelity, for instance, specifies that if a trader sells their allocation within the first 15 calendar days from the debut, their ability to participate in future public offerings will be impacted.
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Sean Conlon,yun Li,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Once logged in to one of the brokerages, investors must take some additional steps, such as submitting an indication of interest that also specifies the number of shares desired.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
Teodor Calin,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
They are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which specifies where and how to use them.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
The measure specifies that grizzlies would not be introduced to California unless a study shows they can be brought back safely for residents, livestock and pets.
—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
The legislation passed by congress that may eventually allow Medicare to cover the test also specifies that Galleri should not replace other screening tests.
—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
22 June 2026
Neither complaint specifies a damages figure.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
If the fuel door or owner’s manual specifies 87 octane, that is what the engine is designed to run on.
—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
Fidelity, for instance, specifies that if a trader sells their allocation within the first 15 calendar days from the debut, their ability to participate in future public offerings will be impacted.
—
Sean Conlon,yun Li,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Once logged in to one of the brokerages, investors must take some additional steps, such as submitting an indication of interest that also specifies the number of shares desired.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifies
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The cruise line’s Marella Explorer 2 also offers cruises exclusively for grown-ups, which the line defines as those 17 and older.
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The company’s bet is that the same speed that defines its team can be brought to the systems companies rely on every day.
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When anyone mentions golf in Oregon, Bandon Dunes is usually the first name that drops.
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Manaker mentions that calcium bisglycinate is a chelated form that tends to be well tolerated, even among people who’ve had difficulty with other types.
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The Government Accountability Office website said the Administrative Procedure Act prescribes the minimum procedural steps an agency must follow in its administrative proceedings.
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The party bringing the allegation bears whatever burden the applicable statute or rule prescribes.
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McGraw Hill Higher Education cites a study by Gerlich (2025) at SBS Swiss Business School that reveals an over-reliance on AI tools is eroding critical thinking abilities.
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One report cites an insider claiming some guests are frustrated.
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Data indicates declining trust in managers and reduced interest in leadership among younger generations.
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But data from the Asia Pacific Network Information Center (APNIC), the regional internet registry, indicates that scammers represent a disproportionate share of its user base.
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Making the room feel too formal Brooke Sabia of Phase 4 Design Group always notices when a living room skews more formal in order to differentiate it from the family room or other more casual areas of the home.
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And the Tarrant County restaurant scene notices that.
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Cape Verde is the smallest country to reach the knockout stage, with a population of 525,000, notes ESPN.
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Alzheimer's is now the sixth-leading cause of death in adults 65 and older and the seventh-leading cause of death of American adults, the CDC notes.
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The financial media still quotes him here and there.
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Both models get an 85-kWh battery pack, and Mercedes quotes a maximum range of 312 miles for the more powerful variant.
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“Specifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifies. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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