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the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
fixing a snag in panty hose is not the intended application of nail polish, but it's a handy one
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Recent Examples of application
Interested filmmakers and investors are encouraged to consult the guidelines available on the FDC website for detailed eligibility criteria and application procedures.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
Many Philly landlords are offering move-in specials, waiving application fees and reducing deposits to attract renters, Zumper's Crystal Chen tells Axios.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
Some people fear this technology could have military applications.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
That may not matter in some applications: a mass-market advertising campaign, for example, may not be entirely unique.
—Iese Business School, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
Many Philly landlords are offering move-in specials, waiving application fees and reducing deposits to attract renters, Zumper's Crystal Chen tells Axios.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
Some people fear this technology could have military applications.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
That may not matter in some applications: a mass-market advertising campaign, for example, may not be entirely unique.
—Iese Business School, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for application
Noun
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The days and nights are filled with drinking and recreational drug use — and all appears well until Jess gets bitten by a snake and disappears soon after.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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Small and medium enterprises and individuals alike are advised to secure their printers with password protection, disable remote access when unnecessary, and keep their firmware updated to prevent unauthorized use.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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McCormick reports that the pepper’s usage will increase by 59% in the coming four years.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2025
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Beyoncé's 2023 show in New Orleans so far holds the record for the biggest power usage with 16 megawatts, or the equivalent of powering 10,000 homes.—
Carlie Kollath Wells,
Axios,
31 Jan. 2025
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To learn more about how sitting affects the body, and why these exercises are important, read our first piece in the series.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2025
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Regular physical exercise increases blood flow to the brain, promoting new neural connections and reducing cognitive decline risk.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
28 Jan. 2025
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The filing includes a discussion of potential risks, including interest rate fluctuations, competition in the real estate market, and regulatory changes that could impact operations.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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But over the last few years, operations have been challenged by store inefficiencies and a slow recovery in China.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Application.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/application. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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