as in applicable
capable of being put to use or account
used some applied psychology to get the teenager to become more responsible
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as in related
to have a relation or connection
does your rule about calling home apply to me as well?
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as in devoted
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
Sam applied himself to writing thank-you letters to everyone who'd helped sponsor him for the charity walk
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as in spread
to put a layer of on a surface
apply the ointment liberally
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as in used
to put into action or service
apply the laws of motion to this physics problem
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as in enforced
to carry out effectively
a police officer applying the law
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Recent Examples of applied
John Timmer, Ars Technica, 3 Sep. 2024
The deal, expected to close in the third quarter of this year, would significantly expand IDEX’s applied material science technologies portfolio.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 24 July 2024
Abigail Bassett, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
Will leverage be applied to get a great deal for the American people?
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Non-centrosymmetric crystals distorted under stress have an imbalance in their internal electric configuration, which produces an electrical potential—or voltage—across the crystal that is directly proportional to the applied mechanical force.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 3 Sep. 2024
The deal, expected to close in the third quarter of this year, would significantly expand IDEX’s applied material science technologies portfolio.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 24 July 2024
Verb
The lessons the company learned from that 20-year project will be applied to future Zero products, including the two the company showed off at CES this week.
—Abigail Bassett, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
Will leverage be applied to get a great deal for the American people?
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applied
Adjective
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There’s knowledge from that experience and insight gained through Reid that would be valuable and applicable to the Bears’ efforts to develop Williams.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2025
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Under the current rules, continuing education providers that provide education to practitioners must be approved by the IRS, obtain a continuing education number, and pay any applicable user fee.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Bradbury co-authored a 2023 study that found that between 1970 and 2020, state and local governments devoted $33 billion in public funds to construct major-league sports venues in the United States and Canada.—
Patrick Saunders,
The Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2025
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At the top of those stairs, team officials devoted an entire lounge to the dogs, including a pet relief station equipped with artificial grass.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Those funds went toward identifying and responding to health emergencies and stopping disease threats from spreading across borders, according to the WHO’s website.—
Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Santa Ana winds, which are high-speed winds that blow from the mountains to the coast in California, could spread these devastating blazes further.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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When used thoroughly, AI can allow faster decisions, boost output and shorten the time to market.—
Peter Benei,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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In Goodyear, Arizona, a data center used for generative AI may guzzle as many as 56 million gallons of drinking water each year.—
The Atlantic Science Desk,
The Atlantic,
28 Dec. 2024
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Facing the media at a prematch press conference on Friday, Flick exerted confidence about a situation which could mean that Olmo leaves for free if it isn't resolved.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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The new study suggests the forces that Earth exerted on the moon would have led to widespread upheaval and intense heating.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
18 Dec. 2024
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All clubs were required to submit their accounts for the previous season by December 31 so any potential breach could be quickly assessed, a sanction enforced and an appeals process also carried out before the end of that particular season to protect the integrity of the competition.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Congestion pricing will still be enforced.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The sector sold off last week after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang suggested that useful quantum computers are decades away.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2025
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There is some variation in the mix — Origins allows troops to perform certain tasks like opening locked doors or destroying watchtowers, as well as special squad attacks like arrow sieges and rally cries that can be useful in the midst of the action.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
13 Jan. 2025
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The outlet reported that an FAA statement said American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop but referred all questions to the airline for more information.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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Rocket Homes gets a referral fee — typically 35% of the brokerage’s commission — if the consumer ultimately buys a home with the brokerage that Rocket Homes referred them to, according to the lawsuit.—
JC Reindl,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Applied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applied. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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