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
Sam Sanders, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
In September 2023, Danaher spun off its environmental and applied solutions segment into a water and packaging quality company named Veralto .
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
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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Adjective
Corporate improv is an offshoot of applied improvisation, a field that explores the benefits of improv outside the theater.
—Sam Sanders, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
In September 2023, Danaher spun off its environmental and applied solutions segment into a water and packaging quality company named Veralto .
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
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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Programs designed to meet the needs of this demographic often focus on equipping students with skills that are not just theoretical but highly applicable in the workplace.—
Maja Zelihic,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Alien and Enemies Act is also only applicable under the conditions of war, which has not yet been declared by Congress, according to the Brennan Center.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, Yale University has no explicit policy on AI and college essays, but the admissions office devoted an entire podcast to the subject.—
Brad Tuttle,
Hartford Courant,
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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The results came back as a Brucella suis infection, which causes a rare bacterial disease in humans and is spread by animals, according to the CDC.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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Chicago health department advises residents to check measles vaccination status The Chicago Department of Public Health is advising city residents to check their measles vaccination records, as the illness continues to spread in other parts of the country.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 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
Verb
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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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Trump sees tariffs as a useful tool of American economic power.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Acupuncture may be a safe, useful tool for both chronic pain management in the general population and for fighting insomnia among people in perimenopause.—
Mara Santilli,
Flow Space,
14 Mar. 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 25 Mar. 2025.
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