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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
This amendment would allow city staff to handle those applications administratively rather than requiring a council vote for each individual business.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
The puppy, now named Magnolia, has already received numerous adoption applications, Werner said.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
The full certification application is expected to begin later this year.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
That includes nearly 36,000 Cubans with naturalization applications on hold and 157,000 plus people currently in the United States trying to get green cards, nearly all of them through the Cuban Adjustment Act.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
The puppy, now named Magnolia, has already received numerous adoption applications, Werner said.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
The full certification application is expected to begin later this year.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
That includes nearly 36,000 Cubans with naturalization applications on hold and 157,000 plus people currently in the United States trying to get green cards, nearly all of them through the Cuban Adjustment Act.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for application
Noun
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Detectives booked Avon Owens, 18, and another unidentified 18-year-old for murder and the use of a firearm during the commission of a murder on April 10, 2026.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Elegant folding design for easy storage in bags, backpacks or purses with a lightweight yet durable frame for everyday use.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The concept uses a network of smart home appliances, electric vehicles, and battery storage to stabilize energy usage throughout the day.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Across the West, lawmakers have worked to enact similar cash usage policies.—
Hali Smith
April 15,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The exercise was meant to drive home the importance of paying attention to real life, not the gleaming little screens that have taken over our world.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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On March 23, the San Dieguito Academy lacrosse program held its third annual Pull Up for Hunger event, challenging high school athletes to tackle a tough physical exercise to make a difference for San Diegans struggling with food insecurity.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Search and rescue operations are underway in the northern central state to ensure the safe return of all abducted persons, the governor said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Harvest Water Project remains on schedule to begin operations next year.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Application.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/application. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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