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.
• 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
• Of course, that’s not to say that none of the old Oscar rules still apply.
  — Andrew Barker, Variety, 21 Dec. 2022
• 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
• Those strict rules only apply when it’s not done well, when the blend doesn’t work.
  — Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2023
• None of them seem to be rushing to apply it to their own cases.
  — David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2024
• The current federal leave law doesn't apply to a huge swath of the U.S. work force.
  — CBS News, 2 Feb. 2023
• Businesses wanting to apply should go to SLC.gov/ed/constructiongrant/ to start the process.
  — Kolbie Peterson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 July 2023
• The findings of the VA study may not apply to everyone.
  — Erika Edwards, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2022
• The scalp pre-treatment is to be applied to dry uncleansed hair.
  — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 11 Oct. 2023
• Do rules of etiquette apply when no one else is present?
  — Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin, oregonlive, 17 July 2023
• Once applied, the ink reacts with the proteins and keratin in the skin, and darkens over 24-36 hours.
  — Anna Tingley, Variety, 24 Oct. 2023
• Those ages 21 and younger who live with their parents must apply with them.
  — Brady Knox, Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2024
• To start, wipe down the wall they will be applied to with a damp washcloth to remove any dirt or dust (don’t forget to check if the wall texture plays well with the decals too!).
  — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
• The black paint was applied and intended to wear and chip, slowly revealing the gold case underneath.
  — Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Jan 2025