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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
Engineering Engineering, the application of science to the optimum conversion of the resources of nature to the uses of humankind.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
His father, Joel Barbosa, started a GoFundMe on his son’s behalf with the goal of covering his relocation costs to Brazil, future application fees and expenses for the upcoming year.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
In practice, however, many organizations receive less than that amount, often after delays that can stretch one to three years, and demand for the program has exceeded available funding in recent years, with applications far outpacing the number of grants awarded, according to federal data.
—Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
After sending and resending documents to Baylor Scott & White for nine frustrating months, Slaughter said, the hospital finally denied his application.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
His father, Joel Barbosa, started a GoFundMe on his son’s behalf with the goal of covering his relocation costs to Brazil, future application fees and expenses for the upcoming year.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
In practice, however, many organizations receive less than that amount, often after delays that can stretch one to three years, and demand for the program has exceeded available funding in recent years, with applications far outpacing the number of grants awarded, according to federal data.
—Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
After sending and resending documents to Baylor Scott & White for nine frustrating months, Slaughter said, the hospital finally denied his application.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for application
Noun
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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Police attempted multiple nonlethal methods to subdue the man, including the use of a Taser and pepper spray, before one officer fired a gun.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Modular design also meets the stringent usage requirements of small payload satellites.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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Southeast Asia, composed mainly of net energy importers, has been hit especially hard by rising energy prices, accelerating plans to drive down energy usage.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The exercise started in spring 2023 as Phelps grew frustrated with the reality that students were using generative AI and online translation platforms to churn out grammatically perfect assignments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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If exercise is your #1 reason for picking up a wearable, the Fitbit Charge 6 is going to rock your world with a 25% discount.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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One law created new oversight, requiring oil companies to open their books and giving regulators more visibility into refinery profits and operations.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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While the crew will not land on the moon, NASA said the lunar flyby mission is designed to test life support systems and critical operations, paving the way for future moon landings and Mars exploration.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Application.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/application. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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