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applied

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verb

past tense of apply
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as in exerted
to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively apply pressure to the area to stop the bleeding

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of applied
Adjective
The treatment induces an inflammatory response to the applied area. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024 Angelica Quiroz, 31, kept her scarf and hat wet and applied sunscreen. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 7 July 2024
Verb
This capability can be applied across various market participants, including loads, generators and even prosumers. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 The train’s horn sounded just as brakes were applied and the train cars came to a stop. Roger Simmons, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for applied 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applied
Adjective
  • That's going to be most applicable for higher-income Americans, who are more likely to be affected by some of the changes.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Boost members receive free delivery in as little as 2 hours at $12.99 per month or $99 per year, plus applicable taxes.
    Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Each surgeon devoted their career to their portion.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Game and Fish recently devoted an entire division's focus to recreational shooting, which includes archery, competitive shotgun shooting and shooting range development.
    Arkansas Game and Fish, arkansasonline.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Kaitlyn, who teaches third grade, is already spreading her love of Swift to her young charges.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • With these conditions, wildfires could spread very quickly.
    Max Golembo, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Featuring 1,200 pieces, the finished product can be used as a beautiful holiday decoration.
    The View, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Recognizing the limitations of traditional ceramics used in watchmaking – namely their propensity to shatter upon impact – the brand set out to create a substance that would offer the aesthetic appeal of ceramic without compromising on resilience.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Benjamin Duke exerted a major influence on his brother’s philanthropic priorities.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The wife of Sheldon Adelson, Israel Hayom's late American financier, also alleges that Sara exerted pressure on her to provide gifts and favorable media coverage.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Plus, public companies are likely worried about more than the Internal Revenue Service enforced tax rules.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Sanctions would remain for symbolism but be more leniently enforced.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Capsules are a convenient supplement option, while liquid is useful when cooking.
    Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Crown corporations can be very useful, but many are hard to justify in a time of rapidly increasing costs and taxes.
    Wal van Lierop, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Officials referred all questions to the sheriff’s department.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
  • State election enforcement officials referred another complaint involving Bridgeport’s 2023 Democratic primary for potential criminal prosecution on Wednesday.
    Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 6 Dec. 2024

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