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the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
fixing a snag in panty hose is not the intended application of nail polish, but it's a handy one
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Recent Examples of application
Tree Care Tree care, for purposes of the report, includes three applications of tree fertilizer, regular spraying, trimming, and pruning, as well as the removal of one 30-foot-tall tree.
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2025
In addition, providers aren't allowed to help patients complete credit card applications under the law.
—Michelle Andrews, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025
This first cycle is now open, with applications due on April 30.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Native American Writers Seminar Calls for Summer Applications The Native American Media Alliance is accepting applications for the fifth annual Native American Writers Seminar, set to take place this summer from June to July.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2025
In addition, providers aren't allowed to help patients complete credit card applications under the law.
—Michelle Andrews, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025
This first cycle is now open, with applications due on April 30.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Native American Writers Seminar Calls for Summer Applications The Native American Media Alliance is accepting applications for the fifth annual Native American Writers Seminar, set to take place this summer from June to July.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for application
Noun
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However, if the washing machine is 10 years or older, then purchasing a new washer is a better use of your money than continually paying for repairs.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Goitein, senior director of the Liberty and National Security Program at the nonprofit Brennan Center for Justice, said the Trump administration's potential use of state secrets privilege could revive a decades-old conflict about the judicial branch's role in national security issues.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Caregivers and family members, meanwhile, are able to change channels, drop in for a video chat, send messages, and monitor TV usage and other physical activity.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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Musk—now a trusted ally and adviser to President Donald Trump—has vehemently denied that Starlink is being sold to Moscow, although its potential usage by Russia in Ukraine is unclear.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Epigenetic aging can accelerate because people don't eat well or don't get enough exercise.—
Alejandra Borunda,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2025
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Prisoners sit in rows in the corridor outside their cells for the talks or are led through exercise regimens under the supervision of guards.—
Marcos Alemán and Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2025
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As part of this transaction, Zegna is acquiring the operations of the Tom Ford fashion business.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
18 Mar. 2025
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The key is understanding what customers need and whether AI can provide a valuable, scalable service that improves business operations.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Application.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/application. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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