Thesaurus results for SPECIFYING

specifying

verb

present participle of specify

as in defining

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 mentioning

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 specifying Trump’s top trade negotiator, Jamieson Greer, pledged additional measures to respond to Canada’s retaliation, without immediately specifying what that would look like. — Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 The resulting analysis showed that sellers were very much aware of any legal issues associated with the sale and shipment of mummified human remains, often specifying geographical locations where laws forbid such transfers. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026 Commissioner Dough Chew answered a few questions after the meeting concluded, specifying that the incident is not a criminal matter and the human resources department is investigating. — Christopher Derose, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 On July 31, 1849, newspapers reported that Porter had died suddenly at the Executive Mansion, without specifying a cause of death. — Sophie Clausen, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 After years of fraught negotiations between the states failed to yield a deal, federal authorities have stepped in and are expected to publish a plan in the coming days specifying the exact reductions required of states through 2028. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026 Without specifying which operators, Trost added platforms within the space also have a responsibility in following regulation, rather than working around it. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026 In an email to the Tribune, the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago announced details of the initiative, specifying that the ride-share company will be providing $25,000 to allow 211 Metro Chicago to distribute 1,000 Lyft codes valued at $25 each. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Some requirements include specifying that data centers larger than 10,000 square feet are allowed on industrial property by right, or on commercial property with a specific use permit. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026

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The plight of immigrants is one of the defining moral issues of our time, and more and more big name musicians are following the trail Parton blazed so long ago.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
By defining other civilizations as alien cultures, a civilizationist grand strategy might fuel antagonism rather than tolerate differences.

— Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026

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And all of this is without mentioning the impact huge spending on the top tier has further down the English pyramid, where loss-making is rampant.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
More than three times as many people went to emergency rooms within 10 miles of the warehouse mentioning the fire or smoke inhalation than two weeks prior.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of mentioning

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For his final question, Reddington asked about whether Clancy's thyroid should have been checked via bloodwork when doctors were prescribing her a number of different psychiatric medications over the course of just a few months.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026
During the years that the journal spent considering how to respond to the university’s request for a retraction, more doctors across the country began prescribing naltrexone.

— Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 24 Aug. 2026

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But Ferrer resigned in 1985, citing low attendance, mounting financial pressures, and criticism of his hiring of his sons to direct and act.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
The May 8 trespassing of Michael Mott marked the sixth breach of the facility’s perimeter fence since 2023, according to The Denver Post, citing Denver Police Department records.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of citing

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Hallie Malitsky, founder of Hallie Rose Design, is also noticing that runways are spilling inspo beyond Fashion Week.

— Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Selling stock to buy jewelry, homes About 9 miles east of Belnap's office, a very different kind of business is noticing a similar trend.

— CJ Haddad,Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of noticing

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The researchers also found that protons could be stored and released repeatedly, indicating that their contribution was reversible.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Incumbent Democratic Congressman Jared Moskowitz beat democratic socialist Oliver Larkin, indicating that coastal Florida Democrats are not comfortable leaning left of center.

— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of indicating

Verb

Bloomingdale’s chief merchant Denise Magid also cites backpacks as a strong and growing category, noting demand for classic Polo Ralph Lauren styles and bolder designs from brands like State and Sprayground.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
The president expressed anger over Canada’s retaliation against his tariffs last year — noting Canadian imports of American alcohol and cars started to fall last spring.

— Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

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