1
as in relating
to have a relation or connection
does your rule about calling home apply to me as well?
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2
as in devoting
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 spreading
to put a layer of on a surface
apply the ointment liberally
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4
as in using
to put into action or service
apply the laws of motion to this physics problem
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as in exerting
to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively
apply pressure to the area to stop the bleeding
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as in enforcing
to carry out effectively
a police officer applying the law
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Recent Examples of applying
Davey Winder Unit 42 managed to create an algorithm using LLMs themselves to rewrite malicious JavaScript code, continually applying a number of rewriting steps to fool static analysis models.
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Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
That's the deadline for filing your federal income tax return—or applying for an automatic extension—to be considered timely.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Just be sure to let the serum dry for a good 90 seconds before applying other products on top of it.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
When applying this mascara to your lower lashes, hold the wand vertically for peak precision.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
Decking out dining rooms, bedrooms, or other living spaces in single-species florals—or even going all-in on material drenching in the bathroom by applying the same marble to floors, walls, and countertops, even lighting fixtures—can be equally chic.
—Sarah Archer, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
By applying heat to those areas once the knitting process was complete, the scientists caused the thermoplastic fibers to melt and then stiffen upon cooling.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
Similarly, applying a wellness patch is painless in comparison to swallowing a handful of pills.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Like the body care collection, the hair wellness line is meant to inspire rituals — think applying a lavender scented hair mask before heading to bed, a personal favorite of Tisdale’s.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
That's the deadline for filing your federal income tax return—or applying for an automatic extension—to be considered timely.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Just be sure to let the serum dry for a good 90 seconds before applying other products on top of it.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
When applying this mascara to your lower lashes, hold the wand vertically for peak precision.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
Decking out dining rooms, bedrooms, or other living spaces in single-species florals—or even going all-in on material drenching in the bathroom by applying the same marble to floors, walls, and countertops, even lighting fixtures—can be equally chic.
—Sarah Archer, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
By applying heat to those areas once the knitting process was complete, the scientists caused the thermoplastic fibers to melt and then stiffen upon cooling.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
Similarly, applying a wellness patch is painless in comparison to swallowing a handful of pills.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Like the body care collection, the hair wellness line is meant to inspire rituals — think applying a lavender scented hair mask before heading to bed, a personal favorite of Tisdale’s.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applying
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And landlords are devoting more square footage to restaurants and bars, which have become a bigger draw to visit malls.Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Biden’s Justice Department has decried the Capitol attack as an assault on democracy, devoting extensive resources to conduct what the agency describes as one of the largest and most complex prosecutions in its history.Ella Lee, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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The five-day strike began Friday and initially shut down Starbucks locations in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle before spreading to stores across the country to culminate on Christmas Eve.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Travis Scott is spreading holiday cheer in his hometown of Houston!Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Related to both is a program of using challenges to solve real-world complex problems.Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Anglerfish ancestors lived on the seafloor and maneuvered around using specialized stout fins, much like their close relatives the batfishes and frogfishes.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Chinese automakers are exerting extraordinary pressure on their competitors in the EV space.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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Will such laws potentially hamper AI advancement and place our country at a disadvantage over others (see my analysis of AI advances as a form of exerting national political power on the world stage, at the link here).Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The report called on universities to begin enforcing student conduct rules to prevent antisemitic behavior.Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Select Board of Natick, Massachusetts, approved a new immigration policy that prevents town employees from enforcing federal immigration laws.Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
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Most podcasters are extremely reactionary and critical pertaining team performances not emphasizing enough on the injuries, team morale treating them like a unit of robots.Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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The president-elect’s lawyers claim the inaccurate poll violates the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act pertaining to consumer deception.Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Netflix is planning on giving plenty of gifts to its viewers on Christmas Day – as long as everything goes to plan.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Eagles led 21-7 after the first quarter, the Commanders had five turnovers, an Eagles player was ejected for giving the crowd the bird and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts had to leave the game with a concussion.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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That said, Crocs’ management is utilizing its strong profit margins to repurchase shares and reduce debt, having repaid $248 million in debt and spent $326 million on buybacks in 2024 so far, enhancing shareholder value.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The plan suggests utilizing local resources to carry out these operations, potentially involving state and local law enforcement agencies.Solange Charas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Applying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applying. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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