How to Use apply in a Sentence

apply

verb

• We applied the ointment to the cut.
• I washed my face and applied fresh makeup.
• Fertilizer was applied to the lawn every two weeks.
• After applying a thin layer of paint to the wall and letting it dry, apply another coat.
• You must have a high school diploma for this job. High school dropouts need not apply.
• For further information, apply to the address below.
• I applied in writing to several different companies.
• Pick an accent nail or two and apply a wild design that's sure to turn heads.
  — Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, 15 Dec. 2022
• Of course, that’s not to say that none of the old Oscar rules still apply.
  — Andrew Barker, Variety, 21 Dec. 2022
• During or after a snowstorm, truck drivers plow the routes to which they are assigned and apply salt using a spinner attached to the back of the truck.
  — Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 15 Dec. 2022
• The judge ruled that an agreement between the dealer and the buyer did not apply to disputes with the manufacturer.
  — Jack Ewing, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2022
• Additional legal services are needed to help people apply for asylum within the first year.
  — La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2022
• The ban will not apply to Georgia public universities, Isenhour said.
  — Jeff Amy, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2022
• The new owner can then take that title to the state DMV office and apply for a title in their name, showing them as the new owner of the vehicle.
  — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 15 Dec. 2022
• Consent as a descriptor for any other situation simply did not apply — never mind its obvious application to so many facets of life.
  — Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2022
• Freezing your credit won’t limit your ability to do things like apply for a job, rent an apartment, use your existing credit cards, access your credit score, or buy insurance.
  — Ivana Pino, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2022
• Sensitivity and sociality The same fine motor skills that aid in picking tasty bug snacks off of leaves also apply to picking bugs and other parasites off of others.
  — Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 21 Nov. 2024
• To use the kit, simply peel off the strips, apply firmly to your upper and lower teeth, and let sit for up to 60 minutes once a day (the brand recommends keeping them on for at least 30 minutes).
  — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2022
• Once the rest of the hair is done, go back and apply bleach to the roots.
  — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Jan. 2023
• The same rule applies to fruity drinks, milk and iced tea.
  — Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 7 May 2024
• Next, apply a coat of clear gloss on top to seal in your look.
  — Rachel Burchfield, harpersbazaar.com, 10 June 2023
• Then, apply bleach one inch away from the scalp, and work down the hair section.
  — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Jan. 2023
• Focus on the lessons learned each year and apply them to the new contract.
  — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
• So, why the doesn't the same logic apply to air travel?
  — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2023
• And don’t forget to apply sunscreen to your face and ears.
  — Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2023
• Since most of our recipes call for bone-in breasts, the same guidelines apply as above.
  — Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2024
• The health system in Gaza can't apply its service to the patients, to the deaths and injuries.
  — CBS News, 5 Nov. 2023
• The effect is to stretch out the march of the verse, and to apply a calmative or an uplift.
  — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2024
• The sale is valid through Dec. 31, but some blackout dates do apply.
  — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2023
• Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions.
  — Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024

Last Updated: 18 Dec 2024