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
Imogen West-Knights, The Dial, 21 Nov. 2024
An applied micro-economist, Bertrand conducts research in the fields of labor economics, corporate finance, political economy and development economics.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Nov. 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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Adjective
According to Matt Kessler, an applied linguist at the University of South Florida who has researched Duolingo’s efficacy, the app is giving you a beginner’s guide, and not much more.
—Imogen West-Knights, The Dial, 21 Nov. 2024
An applied micro-economist, Bertrand conducts research in the fields of labor economics, corporate finance, political economy and development economics.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Nov. 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
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According to the team, the fluid dynamics involved in periodic cooking may be applicable in other materials research projects.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
7 Feb. 2025
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If applicable, quiz people from your own social circle about their interpretations of the dress code.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2025
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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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Another winter storm is slated to bring heavy snow and ice to the Central Plains later Tuesday, and spread into the Midwest and Great Lakes Wednesday.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Washington, contends that the new policy is spreading fear of raids, thus lowering attendance at worship services and other valuable church programs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 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
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See our Tips and Tricks for more useful information on Connections.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Capitalize simplifies the task of tracking down and rolling over old 401(k) accounts, a useful service given the growing prevalence of workplace retirement savings accounts, even if job-hopping has slowed from its frenzied pace in 2022.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2025.
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