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as in relates
to have a relation or connection
does your rule about calling home apply to me as well?
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as in devotes
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 spreads
to put a layer of on a surface
apply the ointment liberally
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as in uses
to put into action or service
apply the laws of motion to this physics problem
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as in enforces
to carry out effectively
a police officer applying the law
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Recent Examples of applies
The Supreme Court has not yet considered a case centered on the rights of transgender students under Title IX, which applies to most K-12 schools and colleges.
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Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
This applies to global services such as those for IBM Quantum’s Premium clients as well as for regional services like pay-as-you-go on IBM Cloud.
—Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent media reports have suggested Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is planning to hike capital gains tax (CGT) — which applies to the profit investors make on the sale of an investments — with The Guardian saying the levy could jump to 39%.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
No away goals rule applies in the Copa do Brasil, so if the final is level after both legs the tie will be decided on penalties, without any extra time being played.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The same kind of medical management applies to allergic conjunctivitis.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Finally, the Notice states that the safe harbor for the absence of a deductible for certain insulin products applies without regard to whether prescribed to treat diabetes or the development of a secondary condition.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
The updated four- to six-week processing time applies to applications submitted by paper or online.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This applies to simple and complex constructs alike.
—Mike Waas, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
This applies to global services such as those for IBM Quantum’s Premium clients as well as for regional services like pay-as-you-go on IBM Cloud.
—Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent media reports have suggested Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is planning to hike capital gains tax (CGT) — which applies to the profit investors make on the sale of an investments — with The Guardian saying the levy could jump to 39%.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
No away goals rule applies in the Copa do Brasil, so if the final is level after both legs the tie will be decided on penalties, without any extra time being played.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The same kind of medical management applies to allergic conjunctivitis.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Finally, the Notice states that the safe harbor for the absence of a deductible for certain insulin products applies without regard to whether prescribed to treat diabetes or the development of a secondary condition.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
The updated four- to six-week processing time applies to applications submitted by paper or online.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This applies to simple and complex constructs alike.
—Mike Waas, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applies
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The virus spreads through respiratory droplets and is most common in children.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
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Russian mercenaries on back foot as violence spreads Meanwhile, Russian mercenaries who arrived in Burkina Faso almost a year ago have failed to bring calm to the country and are at least partially being pulled out to help Moscow in its war against Ukraine, the assessment adds.Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Roadway also uses truck-scanning technology to ensure vehicles are in top condition before each job.Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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More than 4,000 cybersecurity tools flood the market—the typical large company uses hundreds of them, pumping out data to rows of dashboards flashing alerts.Saket Modi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The ring is temptation personified and that temptation that the ring exerts over you so exists through his force of personality and charisma.Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
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Its sketchiness exerts a special pull on the imagination, so that what is missing often becomes more vivid and perfect and charged than the actual object itself.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
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This enforces the importance of building relationships throughout the competition.George Koutsakis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The exclusive club requires membership fees, enforces a strict dress code and boasts panoramic views of the Ohio River and Cincinnati skyline.Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2024
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After its massive renovation last year, the iconic hotel gives Wes Anderson vibes and exudes Old Hollywood glamour.Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Proposition 135 proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution that gives the Legislature more authority to determine the length of a state of emergency and new power to shape what a governor can do during that time.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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For example, Synthesia utilizes an AI platform to create high-quality video and voiceover content tailored for financial services, while Deriskly provides AI software aimed at optimizing compliance in financial promotions and communications.David Parker, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The system utilizes LLMs’ capacity to comprehend, process, and organize extensive information from various origins.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2024
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The company currently employs 30 people.Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
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This automatic caliber has a 90-hour power reserve and employs Ulysse Nardin's innovative Grinder winding system, which ensures efficient energy transfer.Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The company operates in a highly mature industry with limited secular growth opportunities.GuruFocus, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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And the stealth with which the crew operates in plain sight is less for the purpose of secrecy but more to avoid altering the environment.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Applies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applies. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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