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as in to define
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 to mention
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 specify
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
The warranty will specify which components are included and which are not.
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Emily Mercer,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
The park hasn’t specified when the ride will close for refurbishment and reopen.
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Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
The employee, whose position was not specified, was disciplined this week, according to an announcement from the UK’s data protection regulator, known as the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
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Valentine Ulgu-Servant,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
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Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
22 June 2026
The warranty will specify which components are included and which are not.
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Emily Mercer,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
The park hasn’t specified when the ride will close for refurbishment and reopen.
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Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
The employee, whose position was not specified, was disciplined this week, according to an announcement from the UK’s data protection regulator, known as the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
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Valentine Ulgu-Servant,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specify
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Victor Willis, Village People’s lead singer, dies Victor Willis, lead singer of the Village People who helped define the disco movement of the 1970s, died June 30.
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Instead of looking only for escapements or technical innovation, Newman encourages appreciation of cases, dials, proportions, engraving, and overall design—the same qualities that define today’s most desirable independent watches.
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The department’s limited release of materials prompted outcry and lawsuits from people saying the department was acting to protect rich and powerful people mentioned in the files.
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There are a couple of biological facts that should be mentioned.
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One of her former patients has seemingly died by suicide using drugs that Lilian had prescribed her illicitly.
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Patients will first need prior authorization -- prescribing clinicians will submit documentation proving the patient meets strict body mass index (BMI) and health condition requirements.
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Yet park rangers continued to cite Hubbard under that section, issuing two misdemeanor citations in May 2025, as well as a third that cited a different section of the ordinance, the most recent lawsuit alleges.
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According to Michigan Advance, the measure passed by a 5–4 vote, with several councilmembers and critics citing high costs and privacy concerns during Tuesday’s hearing.
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Court documents say witnesses noticed Lopez acting strangely before the attack.
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Soon though, Shawna noticed some of Zaayer's strange behaviors — including scolding her grandson, getting upset over cleaning habits and allegedly showing them racist videos.
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It is stored in an inactive form in cells such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and immune system—acting as the body’s reserve bank, indicating how much iron is available for future use.
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An original call for service indicated that suspects pulled up to a CBS media vehicle and began shouting racial obscenities at a CBS cameraman who is Black, a law enforcement source said.
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A number of lawmakers however did not vote on the bill, a quieter form of skepticism, and Senate President pro Tem Monique Limon noted to reporters that both bills passed via slim margins of approval.
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Miranda noted that two recent incidents drew scrutiny, which both involved dogs deemed a danger to others that were euthanized.
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Prices are typically quoted per troy ounce, which is slightly heavier than a standard ounce.
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Christine Poblete-Lopez, MD, a dermatologist quoted in a Cleveland Clinic article, put it simply.
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“Specify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specify. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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