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as in medications
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
quinine is a specific for malaria
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as in details
a single piece of information
although the speech was long on rhetoric and platitudinous generalities, it lacked specifics
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as in characteristics
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
the two submissions differ only in certain specifics
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Recent Examples of specifics
Navy officials in Manta, a larger, neighboring port city, said that a search had been activated, but offered no specifics.
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Will Freeman,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
Francona wouldn't go into specifics on what ailment Myers may be dealing with.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Her closing argument gestured broadly toward supporting public education, tenants, and quality of life, without specifics that voters could hold onto.
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Bradley Honan,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
Alibaba has not addressed the specifics, and no outside party has verified the claim.
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Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
In their screenplay Bennani and Bakri, working with Ayla Mrabet, capture the cultural specifics of contemporary diasporic people who live within two or more distinct cultures.
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Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Jagger didn’t offer any specifics, though, on the ideal diptych of years for a depiction of the band.
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Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Wynter did not press him for specifics.
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Irene Wright,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The statements were the first time the Republican administration has offered specifics for when and how the Reflecting Pool may have been damaged after work on the project was substantially completed.
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Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Will Freeman,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
Francona wouldn't go into specifics on what ailment Myers may be dealing with.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Her closing argument gestured broadly toward supporting public education, tenants, and quality of life, without specifics that voters could hold onto.
—
Bradley Honan,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
Alibaba has not addressed the specifics, and no outside party has verified the claim.
—
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
In their screenplay Bennani and Bakri, working with Ayla Mrabet, capture the cultural specifics of contemporary diasporic people who live within two or more distinct cultures.
—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Jagger didn’t offer any specifics, though, on the ideal diptych of years for a depiction of the band.
—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Wynter did not press him for specifics.
—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The statements were the first time the Republican administration has offered specifics for when and how the Reflecting Pool may have been damaged after work on the project was substantially completed.
—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifics
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People on certain medications, older people and those who aren’t heat-acclimated are among the most at risk.
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And there are more non-hormonal medications now, as well as lifestyle changes and therapy.
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Venezuelan and Spanish ministers will speak again in the coming hours to finalize the details of the assistance.
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The provision would have required state and local officials to report details of citizenship documentation on a national form used for voter registration applications.
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Lime Kiln Theater combines all three of those characteristics, offering an annual summer lineup of live performances at its legendary outdoor venue (an old limestone quarry and kiln).
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Continuous review President reviews, according to CSU policy, allow the CSU board of trustees to understand the unique characteristics of each campus, assess their leadership and further the school’s progress.
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So far this year, 17 tons of illicit drugs, mostly cocaine, have been seized in the Pacific region – more than three times the total across the whole of last year, according to the Australian Federal Police.
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In January, the military government claimed the country’s largest-ever seizures of illicit drugs and drug-manufacturing equipment, taken from a total of 12 drug production sites during a series of raids in the northern part of Shan state.
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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department continues to work closely with the FBI as investigators follow up on leads, review information, and pursue the facts surrounding this case.
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Conversations need grounding as intuitive Moon in your 3rd House of Communication opposes illusory Neptune in your 9th House of Travel and Learning, so facts and visions compete.
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Other popular dating services aren’t charging for AI matchmaking features.
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.
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Many families have their own remedies for treating these pesky bites—but as the old saying goes, prevention is better than the cure.
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Pay close attention when using any weed-killing product, even DIY remedies.
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Max’s qualities, as a colleague and friend, were clear for all those who were lucky enough to work with him.
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Experts advise looking beyond dominant traits and considering qualities like collaboration and curiosity when identifying future leaders.
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“Specifics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifics. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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