applies

present tense third-person singular of apply
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as in exerts
to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively apply pressure to the area to stop the bleeding

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Recent Examples of applies That only applies to iOS, though. Chris Welch, The Verge, 26 Dec. 2024 The recall applies only to units with the Julian code 327 and a use by date of Jan 5, 2025, which can be found printed on the side of the plastic egg carton. David K. Li, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024 This category also applies to the names mentioned above, particularly if teams look to do ‘loan with an option/obligation to buy’ deals. Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024 This election is irrevocable and applies to all estate assets. Ashley Case, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 This reduction applies even if these individuals contributed to Social Security through other employment and qualify for benefits. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024 Retirement account records The seven years plus rule applies to these documents, as well, Gallegos said. Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024 This same principle applies to human relationships. Don Yaeger, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 Moreover, the qualified immunity that prosecutors have for purposes of not enabling lawsuits aimed at redressing good faith prosecutions, applies to prosecutors, not investigators—and the FBI is an investigatory agency. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applies
Verb
  • Excitement spreads across Shiz as word gets out that Prince Fiyero is on his way.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • To the west, strong winds and several inches of snow were forecast from northern Idaho to western Iowa on Monday as a low pressure system moves east from the Rockies and spreads over the Plains and Midwest regions.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
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  • This has led to unique jewelry that uses sustainable diamonds and personalized processes to create pieces that perfectly match each occasion.
    Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
  • This piece of exercise equipment uses gravity and your body weight to create resistance.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
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  • Labor advocates argue that the level of control Amazon exerts over these workers' conditions more closely resembles an employer-employee relationship.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This in turn can spur evolutionary genetic and metabolic investments that protect against, or repair, the damage life exerts on cells.
    Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • On the other hand, a clear framework enforces policies, assures compliance and automates access, which can help to decrease errors and prevent unwanted access.
    Rohan Pinto, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Congress makes laws; the administrative state enforces them; and judges decide whether the enforcement is fair based on a close read of the law.
    Brian Fung, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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  • Sunday gives these coaches one final chance to coax their teams toward strong performances.
    Mike Jones, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Chappell then gives the tiny girl quick chest compressions.
    Hilary Shenfeld, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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  • That’s because Apple utilizes OpenAI’s industry-leading large language models.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
  • For the protective coating, the research utilizes trifluoromethane (CHF3), a by-product of plastic manufacturing.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2025
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  • The tracker relies on radar technology and satellites to keep tabs on Santa, according to NORAD, which notes those methods are the same ones the agency employs to protect skies over North America.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • On September 16, Forest Service chief Randy Moore held a staff-wide videoconference, which was then released to the public, explaining how the massive agency, which employs approximately 30,000 people, would address the shortfall.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • Liverpool operates across Mexico with 310 stores under the Liverpool and Suburbia banners, 119 specialized boutiques, as well as 29 shopping centers.
    David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Nordstrom, founded in 1901 as a shoe retailer, operates 93 Nordstrom department stores, about 300 Rack off-price stores, and six Nordstrom Locals, which operate as service hubs.
    David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024

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“Applies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applies. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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